Research
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We need help advancing research to build the next generation of medical scanning technology and develop better ways to measure changes in our anatomy for preventive health.
We believe prevention is better than the best treatment. In order to build the best tools and make primary care work for everyone, we want to include more people in research. The problem is only a small percentage of Americans are involved in research today and many groups are under-represented. We want our research to reflect our communities.
What should I expect?
After you register, we will contact you, provide an overview of the research, ask some pre-screening questions and answer any of your questions.
If you pass our safety pre-screening and remain interested in participating, we will schedule you for a 90-min visit and MRI scan at our Q Bio Center at: 410 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063.
Upon your visit, we will confirm your eligibility and have you sign an informed consent form. You will not be able to participate in our studies if you have any risks for undergoing an MRI scan.
You will be volunteering for research scans only using an investigational MRI scanner that does not emit any ionizing radiation - this is not diagnostic or medical care.
You will not receive any consultation or review of data or reports at the end of the research scans.
Calling all Citizen Scientists!
We need help advancing research to build the next generation of medical scanning technology and develop better ways to measure changes in our anatomy for preventive health.
We believe prevention is better than the best treatment. In order to build the best tools and make primary care work for everyone, we want to include more people in research. The problem is only a small percentage of Americans are involved in research today and many groups are under-represented. We want our research to reflect our communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the goal of your study?
- The goal of our study is to understand what variables affect the quality of non-contrast enhanced MRI imaging data. We will be collecting imaging data utilizing various sequences and parameters to better understand the effect on image quality. We are looking to determine the causes of natural variations over time in imaging data and determine methods and variables that affect reproducibility and quality of MRI imaging. This is important to understand how imaging biomarkers can inform health.
- The research is being done under study protocols approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure the safety of our participants.
What will happen during the 90-minute scan?
- You will need to be able to lie still for periods of time. Our MR tech will guide you through the process and instruct you on when to lie still.
- You will need to wear ear protection as the MRI scan can be a bit loud. If you wish, we can play music during the scan.
- You may need to get in and out of the MRI scanner at times depending on the protocol that our MR tech runs. Again, our MR tech will guide you through the process.
- Not to worry about any radiation; unlike X-rays or CT scans, MRI does not have radiation.
Will I get data back or receive any consultation from your study?
- There is no diagnostic or clinical care. You will not be receiving any consultation, review of data, or medical interpretation / report at the end of the research scans.
- We will be abiding by IRB protocol and incidental findings will be disclosed accordingly. We ensure adequate training and education on how to handle incidental findings for all radiomics researchers and staff involved with research. Please understand that our research scans are not clinical grade and therefore may not always be able to further elucidate any findings. We will alert you only if there are any immediate findings of concern, but otherwise we will not be looking for or specifically seeking diagnostic information from the medical imaging data collected.
We are located at
410 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City
California
