Imaging Centre

Advanced imaging services for health and medical research

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The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Imaging Centre offers a wide range of cutting-edge imaging techniques and technical expertise to support health and medical research.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an incredibly powerful tool in medical research. Imaging technology allows researchers to study complex biological systems and disease processes non-invasively, and gain unique insights into scientific and medical problems that aren’t availablewith other tools, equipment and techniques.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and specialised team are committed to uncovering groundbreaking discoveries and improving the health and wellbeing of Australians through MRI-supported research.

We partner with researchers, clinicians and organisations to make meaningful contributions to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Home of world-leading imaging technology

The HMRI Imaging Centre houses a 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma, a world-leading MRI machine designed for research. 

Our imaging technology at HMRI is the best in the Southern Hemisphere, equipped with high-quality imaging technologies and capabilities including:

  • advanced functional MRI
  • diffusion MRI
  • cardiac/abdominal MRI
  • MRSI
  • multinuclear MRI

With its higher gradient strength, the machine allows for more advanced techniques, specialised modes, higher-resolution images and superior data quality. 

We also have a range of specially designed magnetic gradient coils for more unique scans into structural and functional connectivity, such as observing brain function in real-time. These help to capture clearer and higher-resolution images by using different coils to focus on different body parts. 

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Our imaging services:

Provide high-resolution images of a range of different parts of the human body.

Allow non-invasive methods to gain insights into scientific and medical problems not available by other means.

Enable new health and medical discoveries and support the development of innovative treatments.

Our partnerships drive regional and global impact

The HMRI Imaging Centre is run in partnership with The University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District. Together, we’re committed to providing our region with imaging capabilities that drive health solutions. 

HMRI’s Imaging Centre is also a National Imaging Facility (NIF) Network Partner, and was the first regional partner of NIF. Our partnership with NIF enables national collaboration and creates efficiencies for multisite clinical trials.

Our Imaging Centre provides direct links with regional and rural communities, facilitated through the University of Newcastle’s established regional research engagement programs. Our location and commitment to regional health enables us to improve health outcomes in priority populations including Aboriginal communities, and regional/rural communities. 

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