RIRC provides both MRI data acquisition and image analysis services. Data acquisition services are charged in 15 minute increments, with a minimum scan duration of 1 hour. Image analysis services are optional and are charged depending on the pipeline and number of datasets.
Scheduling research MRI scans is handled through the BookItLab website. Research staff must take the RIRC safety training before entering the MRI suite. Securing IRB approval is the responsibility of the investigators. For consultations and discussion about new projects please see the contact information below in the operations manual.
MRI Scans
Users can schedule for minimum of 1 hour, then can add 15-minute intervals. Scheduling research. MRI scans are handled through our online scheduling system.
| Scan Type | Hourly Rate |
| Human Scans | $500 |
| Human Scans (External to Rush Rate) 1 | $550 |
| Tissue Samples / Phantom Scans | $200 |
| Tissue Samples / Phantoms Scans (External to Rush Rate) | $220 |
| Industry Scans | $750 |
| Optional Charges | Cost |
| MR Contrast Agent | $150 |
| Radiologist Review (Final Report within 24 hrs) 2 | $150 |
| Radiologist Review (Initial Screen + Final Report Within Few Days) 3 | $100 |
1. Clinical trials external to Rush, but with an internal Rush PI, will receive the internal rate ($500 per hour)
2. The final report from the radiologist will be provided within 24 hours (approximately). RIRC collects this fee and forwards the entire amount to the radiologist that performs the review.
3. The radiologist performs an initial screen of the images. Any acute findings will be sent to the study coordinator by e-mail. The final report will be sent within several days. RIRC collects this fee and forwards the entire amount to the radiologist that performs the screen and the review.
MR Image Processing, Quality Control (QC) and Analysis Costs
RIRC offers optional image analysis services. Image analysis charges for a research study are based on the number of analysis pipelines applied per subject and the total number of subjects.
| MR Image Processing and Quality Control (QC) | Per-Subject Cost |
| 1. Freesurfer (with manual corrections) | $150 |
| 2. Brain segmentation and total volumes (i.e. gray matter, white matter, CSF volumes, and ICV) | $120 |
| 3. Deformation based morphometry | $120 |
| 4. Diffusion Tensor Imaging (FA, MD, axial & radial diffusivity) | $120 |
| 5. Free-water diffusion imaging | $120 |
| 6. White matter tractography | $130 |
| 7. White matter hyperintensity segmentation | $120 |
| 8. Segmentation of other lesions, regions, organs, tissues, body parts | Pricing to be discussed |
| 9. Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping | $120 |
| 10. Resting-state fMRI | $120 |
| 11. Task-based fMRI | $120 |
| 12. Regional quantification (e.g. T2, perfusion, tissue stiffness, etc.) | $50 |
| 13. T1, T2, PD (QALAS) | $120 |
| 14. T2* | $120 |
| 15. Shape analysis (per structure) | $150 |
| 16. GABA quantification (Gannet) | $100 |
| 17. Custom pipelines | Pricing to be discussed |
| 18. Proton Density Fat Fraction (PDFF) | $120 |
| Voxel-wise or node-wise statistical analysis | |
| 19. Voxel-wise linear regression (per 100 subjects): $800 for single model, $100 for additional models (not requiring additional image registrations) | |
| 20. Custom analyses: pricing to be discussed with investigators |
More information
Download the RIRC operations manual for a full description of hours of operation, available equipment, facilities, safety training, and rates.