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Mission
To serve the research community
To promote clinical and basic MRI research
To stimulate MRI research collaboration
Research Usage Pricing
Standard charge: $3200/hr
Special prices for:
User from LKS Faculty of Medicine of HKU $1600/hr
User from other Faculties of HKU $2400/hr
Note:
1. The above charge includes machine time plus operator support only,
and for scan time during regular working hours.
2. Charges are subject to annual adjustments based on cost changes.
3. Quantity discount may apply if usage by a user exceeds $300K/year.
Application Procedure
1. Complete the Research Services Request Form. It includes (1) name of Principle
Investigatorand contact information; (2) project description; (3) MRI specifics and
extent of the expected usage; (4) funding sources; (5) status of ethics approval and
(6) any relevant references if available.
2. Scientific Committee of the MRI Unit will convene meetings regularly to screen
and approve the projects primarily based on feasibility, project sustainability and scientific
merits.
3.Scientific Committee member(s) will meet the applicant to discuss the requirements of
logistical support and technical support if necessary.
4. Applicants will be notified of the outcome and final logistical arrangement.
Booking and Billing Procedures
1. Prior to any approved human or animal study, (1) all ethics protocol and approval must be
obtained and submitted to the MRI Unit for record; (2) users must provide a valid account
number for monthly billing.
2.Book scanner time 1 week in advance. Bookings will be made on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Late cancellation (less than 48 hrs) may incur charges for unused time. Efforts should be made to
book and use the scanner consecutively to reduce the overhead down-time.
3. Only approved studies can be carried out on the scanner. Any modification of scanner hardware
and software, or unconventional use of the scanner must be disclosed in detail and approved
in advance.
4. Consumables available at the MRI unit, such as contrast agents will be charged separately
based on cost. All other consumables should be obtained by the user.
5. Users will bear the responsibility to back up the data after scan.
6. Users will bear the responsibility to provide additional patient support to ensure safety
whenever necessary.
7. Monthly invoices will be sent to the users for endorsement and fees will be collected through
the Finance Office.
8. Repeated violation of usage procedures may lead to the suspension of access to the scanner.
Click for forms and guidelines:
3T_MRI_Research_Services_Request_Form
Animal_Studies_Guideline
Pricing_and_Terms_for_Engineering_Research_Users(to be updated)
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