UNSW – NeuRA
About
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Node provides access to advanced imaging technologies, ranging from preclinical to human modalities across three sites, significantly enhancing translational studies by bridging the gap between laboratory findings and clinical applications, and accelerating the development of effective therapies.
Biological Resource Imaging Laboratory
The Biological Resource Imaging Laboratory (BRIL) offers a wide array of preclinical imaging equipment, including a 9.4T horizontal bore MRI, Micro PET/CT, ultrasound, optical imaging, and magnetic particle imaging. This extensive range of equipment, located within a specific pathogen-free PC2 animal facility, allows researchers to conduct comprehensive preclinical studies, facilitating the translation of laboratory findings into clinical applications.
NeuroScience Research Australia
NeuroScience Research Australia (NeuRA) is a leader in MRI research, offering state-of-the-art spectroscopy and neuroimaging. NeuRA enables researchers to measure brain structure, function, connectivity, and chemistry using specialised 3T human MRI imaging capabilities at the cutting-edge of technology.
Research Imaging New South Wales
Research Imaging New South Wales (RINSW) serves as the Human Imaging Research Facility for UNSW. Located within the Prince of Wales Hospital it boasts two 3T MRI systems and positions RINSW to provide advanced support for basic imaging research, research studies and clinical trials involving all ages with access to comprehensive medical assistance. Researchers have access to expert knowledge and imaging capabilities for advanced structural, functional and quantitative imaging as well as analysis services for neuro, body, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal applications.
Capabilities
Siemens Inveon MicroPET/CT
Bruker Biospec Preclinical 9.4T MRI
Preclinical Perkin Elmer IVIS Spectrum CT
Preclinical iThera Medical MSOT inVision 256-TF
Preclinical VisualSonics Vevo3100 Ultrasound Microimaging
Preclinical MiLabs U-CT, MicroCT
Magnetic Insights MOMENTUM MPI preclinical scanner
4DMedical XV Lung Scanner
Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T MRI
Siemens MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI (wide bore)
Philips Ingenia CX 3T MRI
Mock MRI scanner
Location
Biological Resource Imaging Laboratory (BRIL)
Lowy Cancer Research Centre
UNSW Sydney
Sydney NSW 2052
NeuroScience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Margarete Ainsworth Building
139 Barker St
Randwick NSW 2031
Research Imaging New South Wales (RINSW)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Level 1, Building 3
Randwick NSW 2031
Contact
NeuroScience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Research Imaging New South Wales (RINSW)
A/Prof Claudia Hillenbrand
Director, Research Imaging NSW
Latest news
NeuRA researchers identify new functional brain imaging method
17 September 2024
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29 August 2024
National Imaging Facility receives $1.6m NSW Government funding to advance medical research
24 June 2024
Sydney Morning Herald: Alexandra has been in pain for eight years – New treatment is helping her cope
02 April 2024
Publications
Functional conductivity imaging: quantitative mapping of brain activity
Jun Cao, Iain K. Ball, Benjamin Cassidy & Caroline D. Rae
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Laponite Nanoclay-Loaded Microgel Suspensions as Supportive Matrices for Osteogenesis
Gagan K. Jalandhra, Tzong-tyng Hung, Kristopher A. Kilian
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TOPORS E3 ligase mediates resistance to hypomethylating agent cytotoxicity in acute myeloid leukemia cells
Peter Truong, Sylvie Shen, Swapna Joshi, Md Imtiazul Islam, Ling Zhong, Mark J. Raftery, Ali Afrasiabi, Hamid Alinejad-Rokny, Mary Nguyen, Xiaoheng Zou, Golam Sarower Bhuyan, Chowdhury H. Sarowar, Elaheh S. Ghodousi, Olivia Stonehouse, Sara Mohamed, Cara E. Toscan, Patrick Connerty, Purvi M. Kakadia, Stefan K. Bohlander, Katharine A. Michie, Jonas Larsson, Richard B. Lock, Carl R. Walkley, Julie A. I. Thoms, Christopher J. Jolly & John E. Pimanda
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Fertility protection during chemotherapy treatment by boosting the NAD(P)+ metabolome
Wing-Hong Jonathan Ho, Maria B Marinova, Dave R Listijono, Michael J Bertoldo, Dulama Richani, Lynn-Jee Kim, Amelia Brown, Angelique H Riepsamen, Safaa Cabot, Emily R Frost, Sonia Bustamante, Ling Zhong, Kaisa Selesniemi, Derek Wong, Romanthi Madawala, Maria Marchante, Dale M Goss, Catherine Li, Toshiyuki Araki, David J Livingston, Nigel Turner, David A Sinclair, Kirsty A Walters, Hayden A Homer, Robert B Gilchrist, and Lindsay E Wu
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