Alder Hey Children’s Hospital offers access to a cutting-edge 3.0 Tesla MRI scanner, purpose-built for high-impact research in both paediatric and adult healthcare.
Located within an active clinical environment, our facility provides researchers with real-world access to advanced MRI scanning capability, supported by clinical and research teams including research Radiologists, Radiographers and MR Physicists.
The 3T MRI machine offers exceptional imaging quality and advanced diagnostic capabilities. The machine is designed to support a wide range of clinical and research applications, with a focus on safety, patient comfort and operational efficiency.
Whether you’re exploring neuroscience, oncology, cardiac imaging or body tissue composition, our MRI scanner delivers exceptional image quality with optimised scan times, enabling efficient and precise data collection.
Why choose Alder Hey’s MRI Research Facility?
- The 3.0T MRI scanner provides high-resolution, advanced structural and functional scan capabilities, essential for precise image acquisition
- Capable of Silent Scan technology to improve patient experience
- Located in an active paediatric NHS Trust, we can support research involving subjects with complex clinical needs
- Embedded in a leading paediatric hospital, offering access to real-world patient cohorts and a diverse paediatric population
- Supported by experienced radiographers and research staff with specialist knowledge and experience in working to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your research timeline
- Offer support with study design and MRI protocol development
Research areas supported:
Our MRI scanner is suitable for a wide range of studies, including but not limited to:
- Cerebral Visual Impairment
- Neuroimaging in Neonates
- Obesity
- Body Composition
- Brain Tumours
Have a different research focus? Get in touch to explore the possibilities.
MRI scan costs
We follow nationally agreed pricing for all our research activities:
- Costs for non-commercial research is determined by the Attribution of Costs for Research and Development (AcoRD) principles
- Costs for commercial contract research follows the National Contract Value Review (NCVR) approach.
