UNM Health Sciences Center researchers have access to state-of-the art biomedical imaging facilities, technologies, and services for conducting pre-clinical and clinical translational research. These core facilities are equipped with cutting-edge imaging systems and provide expert consultation and support in developing complex imaging protocols tailored to specific research needs. Researchers benefit from collaborative guidance on study design and data interpretation, ensuring high-quality, reproducible results. For clinical research, specialized services assist faculty in coordinating imaging studies within UNM Hospital facilities and the health system, streamlining workflows and ensuring regulatory compliance.
The Human Imaging Research Core (HIRC) provides administrative support for research involving clinical scanners at the UNM Hospital (UNMH), including inpatient facilities and the UNMH Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Services (OSIS) center. Click here to learn more about HIRC services and available imaging.
The Preclinical Imaging Core provides expert faculty and comprehensive imaging support services for UNM and non-UNM investigators. The Core houses a 7T MRI scanner (Bruker BioSpec 70/30USR) and a PET insert for preclinical and molecular in vivo and ex vivo imaging. Click here to learn more about the Preclinical Imaging Core Services.
