In a busy, dynamic month, we now have the compact 3T scanner working again in Mayo Clinic, and have obtained the first ever -- in history of MRI -- images out of the low-cryogen human head 7T scanner. The former is significant because of the near-continuous operation of the world's only low-cryogen 3T high-performance head scanner for nearly 10 years. The project was meant to last for about 5 years at the beginning. This feels like a Mars rover outliving its planned operation time. The second, compact 7T images, will be much discussed in the upcoming ISMRM meeting in Honolulu. I wish the scanner were a bit more compact physically, but both compact 3T and 7T systems show the direction of MRI that I think is right for its future. That is, to maintain its unique, non-invasive high-resolution imaging, while reducing the footprint and operation cost in order for better access and new applications. Let there be no peers and don't compete with low resolution imaging devices.
I had travelled to Mayo Clinic for a week last week, to see a good weather there in a very busy schedule. Mayo Clinic is thriving, with many expansion constructions on display on the streets.
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