A New Vision for Transformative
Imaging Research

CAI²R combines three innovative areas of imaging research with a unique model for interdepartmental and industrial collaboration. The center aims at rapid translation of developed technology into clinical practice for the improvement of human health.

•  A new paradigm of continuous image acquisition

•  Flexible cross-modality image reconstruction

Technology

• New York’s first integrated human MR-PET system

•  New York’s first 7 Tesla human MR system

Transforming Cutting-Edge Technology
into Clinical Reality

Translation

•  Early engagement of clinicians and industry partners

•  Clinical and research operations shared space

•  3 core areas of high public-health impact:
      cancer, musculoskeletal, and neurologic disease

Meet Our Personnel

Collaboration

•  70+ basic research staff, 30+ clinical collaborators

•  Onsite industry partners & frequent collaborative visits

•  Ten founding partner clinical departments

•  Multidisciplinary research programs

Training

•  Bi-directional teaching & learning by clinicians & scientists

•  Integrated Graduate Program on Biomedical Imaging

•  Hands-on educational offerings in RF engineering