hMRC is dedicated to research of human MR imaging and spectroscopy. We do not provide any clinical diagnosis.
If you have any questions, please contact our staff or send an email to hmrc@umass.edu.
Scan Preparation
The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field but it does not use ionizing radiation like in computer tomography or positron emission tomography. Therefore, MRI is non-invasive, but you will need to follow a few safety precautions and complete a screening form prior to scanning:
- Wear comfortable clothing, preferably made of cotton and loose fitting.
- If you tend to get cold, bring a cotton sweatshirt with no hood or zipper.
- Remove any metal items from you pockets (e.g., pens, keys, loose change, etc.) and from your body (e.g., watches, jewelry, body piercings, etc.).
- For women it is recommended to wear a sports bra (i.e., no metallic clasp).
- If you wear eyeglasses, and you will be a participant in fMRI research involving visual stimuli, bring your eyeglasses prescription data.
You can check whether you would qualify for an MRI scan by reviewing the hMRC Safety Questionnaire. If you have any questions regarding the form or scan, please contact your researcher or hMRC staff.
It will be helpful if you fill out the form and consult the researcher administering the experiment with any questions you may have–*prior to the day of the experiment*.