Charges
The MIP facility only performs collaborative research (for service imaging resources see here: Martinos Center for Bomedical Imaging, BIDMC Center for Basic MR Research). The operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of this state-of-the-art facility requires us to charge nominal fees for imaging time. Imaging time is calculated as the actual imaging time, set-up time per room and image post-processing. The current charges for all investigators are:
| MR imaging (4.7/7T): | $214 per hour |
| CT imaging: | $188 per hour |
| SPECT-CT imaging: | $188 per hour |
| PET-CT imaging: | $320 per hour |
| Bioluminescence: | $60 per hour |
| FRI imaging: | $54 per hour |
| FMT imaging: | $130 per hour |
| Intravital Confocal Microscopy: | $70 per hour |
| Surgery: | $50 per hour |
| Radiochemistry: | $40 per hour |
| Imaging agent: | determined by the Chemistry Core |
| Cage: | determined by institution and charged to grant |
ATTENTION INVESTIGATORS: Effective December 1, 2006 you will have 30 days from the time of billing (i.e. charged onto the grant) to dispute any charges (document direct line item "Research Core Services" ). The policy will be strictly adhered to. If a problem arises, please contact either Dianne Moschella or Serena Laft and we will work with you to correct this problem.
UPDATED FUNDING SOURCES: It is the responsibility of the PI or person requesting the imaging time to always use an updated Peoplesoft fund number. These should be rechecked at least 1 time per year (anniversary of funding source works best).
Data Access and Processing
All imaging data is stored on our archiving system; selected representative images can be provided to the user at the end of imaging session. Comprehensive image interpretation and analysis are typically provided in a collaborative fashion. If the user wishes to perform additional post processing him/herself, please discuss data analysis goals with Dr. Umar Mahmood to coordinate the best method for achieving accurate and consistent analysis. Advanced post-processing including 3D display, image fusion, molecular/anatomic overlay, and quantitative image analysis may be provided.
Please email Dr. Umar Mahmood to discuss specific requirements; please provide a very brief scientific rationale for the desired processing.
Access to Facilities
The access to MIP facility at the Simches Research Building (CPZN-8) is restricted due to handling of PET isotopes. If you need to be present for a study call the technologist ahead of time to escort you.