MRI

MAGNETOM Vida 3T – Advantages for Animal Research

  • Higher SNR and resolution – 3T field strength delivers excellent signal-to-noise ratio, enabling fine structural and functional imaging (e.g. fMRI, DTI, vascular studies).
  • Stronger, faster gradients (60 mT/m, 200 T/m/s) – ideal for advanced sequences such as diffusion tractography, high-resolution cardiac cine, and pharmacokinetic imaging.
  • AI-driven acceleration (Deep Resolve, Turbo Suite) – reduces scan times, minimizes motion artifacts, and is especially useful in smaller animals.
  • BioMatrix sensors – automatically monitor respiration and motion, stabilizing imaging in large animals (pigs, sheep, goats).
  • High-field strength for spectroscopy – 3T is advantageous for MR spectroscopy and metabolic studies where sensitivity matters

MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T – Advantages for Animal Research

  • Stable, versatile platform – 1.5T is less sensitive to susceptibility artifacts (lungs, abdomen), making it robust for a wide range of applications.
  • Lower SAR and safety profile – reduced risk of tissue heating or interference with implants/sensors, valuable in long or repeated experiments.
  • BioMatrix + Dot Engines – ensure standardized protocols and reproducible longitudinal studies, critical for large animal cohorts.
  • Lower operational costs – reduced energy consumption and simpler maintenance compared to 3T systems.
  • General-purpose suitability – reliable for cardiac, vascular, abdominal, and musculoskeletal imaging without requiring ultra-high resolution.