How To

7T Scanner Operation

• Checklist for training new MRI users pdf
• Checklist of things to do to prepare for scanning pdf
• How to turn on the system pdf
• Checklist of things to do when finished scanning pdf

• How to get started with MRI scanning on the 7T pharmascan at UiB pdf
• A table with different coil configurations pdf
• How to collect your first MR images pdf

• How to report a technical problem.
• How to provide feedback.
• Manuals and other sources of help.
  

Data Transfer and Post Processing

• For a good explanation of Bruker data format, see this link.
• How to transfer MRI data from the scanner pdf
• How to upload data to Bruker server pdf
  

Various

• Bruker hotlines pdf
• Unix Survival Guide from Cognition and Brain Science unit at Cambridge University.
• How to install PV5.1 on a Mac using virtual Linux environment.
  

Training

MRI Course

1. The MRI course will continue to be offered once a year, in the Fall (Sept/Oct). The course will be optional, but strongly recommended for anyone that would like to understand the MRI in more depth. It would thus be suited for people who have ongoing MRI projects and thus need a certain level of understanding of MR physics, SNR dependancies, etc.
2. All new users without prior MRI training have to be trained by either Tina Pavlin or Frits Thorsen in practical matters (safety, animal handling) and how to operate the scanner. The cost of training will be the assisted use price (400 NOK/hour) in addition to the price of the instrument. This price is fixed per hour of assisted use time, so if users are able to organize themselves such that we can train more than one person (but no more than 4) per session, the price per user will be reduced accordingly.
3. New users with prior MRI training and experience have to demonstrate their knowledge by fulfilling the requirement stated in point 4 before they become registered MR users.
4. All new users will have to take a multiple choice test before being approved as registered users. This test will be based on the handouts that we will distribute during training (and also uploaded on our website). There will be no passing/failing grade on this test; however, wrong answers will necessitate additional training and, therefore, costs.
5. Registered users who have not used the MRI system for more than a year need to contact either Tina Pavlin or Frits Thorsen to get updated on guidelines, rules and responsibilities, as well as new software and/or hardware.
   

• MRI Course Lectures, part 1: NMR/MRI Basics pdf
• MRI Course Lectures, part 2: SNR Theory pdf
• MRI Course Lectures, part 3: Contrast Theory pdf
• Tutorial: Fundamental Physics of MR Imaging pdf
  
• Quiz pdf
  

Books on MRI and NMR

Safety

• How to fill liquid Nitrogen on the MRI system pdf.
• How to fill liquid Helium on the MRI system pdf.

Physiology and Anesthesia

• General questions and answers on animal handling, anesthesia and Vivarium procedures pdf
• Procedure on how to use anesthesia on small animals in Vivarium pdf
• An article on Mouse MRI and general outline for planning a mouse MRI experiment pdf
• How to clean animal beds and other equipment pdf.