A new generation 7T MRI scanner
Revolutionizing brain research
With the acquisition of a state-of-the-art MAGNETOM Terra.X 7 Tesla MRI scanner from Siemens Healthineers, Paris Brain Institute has taken a major technological leap forward in brain research and healthcare improvement.
SEEING BETTER TO TREAT BETTER
This 7T MRI offers unprecedented imaging precision compared to standard 3T MRIs, making it possible to visualize brain structures as small as 200 microns. New regions are thus becoming accessible for study.
UNDERSTANDING BETTER TO TREAT BETTER
Beyond anatomical imaging, researchers can now observe atoms other than hydrogen, such as sodium or phosphorus, paving the way for new approaches to studying neurodegenerative or inflammatory diseases. Ultimately, this will help refine diagnoses, personalize care, and devise new therapeutic strategies.
A STRATEGIC LOCATION
This 7T MRI scanner enables the deployment of cutting-edge clinical research projects, working closely with the 100,000 patients treated each year at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. It is an essential lever for accelerating the transfer of discoveries into healthcare and strengthening the links between fundamental research and medical practice.
“7T MRI offers a wide range of possibilities. Certain structures, such as the brainstem nuclei, were not visible before. This high-resolution imaging system allows us to deepen our understanding of neurological disorders.”
Professor Stéphane Lehéricy
Director of CENIR at Paris Brain Institute
This major project – representing an investment of €11.3 million – was made possible thanks to the invaluable support of Richard Mille and the Greater Paris Region.