The scanner achieves very fine spatial detail and allows sensitive detection of brain activity using the BOLD contrast, for example, in the small areas within the hippocampus. The better contrast-to-noise ratio also lets researchers reduce the time it takes to measure, a clear benefit for fMRI studies involving awake animals.

The scanner connects animal testing and human research, significantly aiding the THINK research program. Its high gradient strength and parallel imaging capability make it ideal for basic neuroscience studies.

For neurons and their signals to connect from cell level up to the whole organism, we need to see how the neuron structures and signal paths fit into their network environments. Techniques like CLARITY help us achieve this visualization.

This microscope reveals changes unfolding in living brain structures, showing detail over space and time.

The high-performance computing cluster supports the creation and testing of integrated models, processing extensive data sets using current statistical techniques and machine learning approaches.