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The following article is a copy of the one published in the June 2005 "Insight," an OSU Medical Center newspaper for faculty and staff of the OSU Medical Center. The story is by Ginny Halloran and the photographs are by Jim Brown. Wright Center is Picture of Innovation Equal in weight to 35 elephants, 7-Tesla magnet floats on air |
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We are innovative not just in our imaging technology, but also in our design and access to services, "Robert McKenney, PhD, of the Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging, says quietly. Wizardry The technological transformation of an abandoned Kenny Road warehouse into a visionary imaging center that opens this month in the Morehouse Concourse is worthy of the best storybook wizards. |
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"The whole center offers very high-end, non-invasive imaging technology in a pleasant, user-friendly atmosphere," adds McKenney. High-end imaging provides the technology for advanced cancer, heart and neurology research, complementing existing OSU Radiology clinical services housed in the adjacent Morehouse Pavilion. Tomorrow's Technology A clinical use of the 7-Tesla MRI is now under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Wright Center researchers are investigating the technology's advanced potential for functional imaging research in cancer, neuroscience and cardiovascular care that could reduce the need for exploratory surgery. Scientists are also developing new ways to aid understanding of disease using a powerful PET (positron emission tomography) scanner. Studies of advancements in mobile imaging and remote access systems are geared toward preparedness for potential natural or manmade hazards. Organization of a powerful, extensive imaging and bioinformatics infrastructure will help integrate the state's scientific community for more effective future discovery and scientific development. |
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Imaging Supports Diverse Research The Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging was launched on May 28, 2003, when Michael Knopp, MD, PhD, chair of the OSU Department of Radiology, received one of the largest research awards ever granted an OSU researcher. On that day, Knopp received a $9.1 million Third Frontier Grant from Governor Bob Taft and an $8 million Biomedical Research and Technology Transfer (BRTT) award, both designed to elevate the state's medical imaging expertise to new heights.
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Knopp is an internationally acclaimed expert in the research and clinical applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT). He is recognized for his research involving imaging of angiogenesis and therapy response monitoring, cardiovascular imaging, assessment of molecular and functional imagery and contrast agents. Along with its own goals of advancing MRI, PET and mobile imaging technologies and creating an extensive imaging and bioinformatics infrastructure within the state, the Wright Center also supports other University biomedical research endeavors. For example, the Wright Center collaborates on two other OSU BRTT projects - one aimed at lung cancer prevention, detection and treatment and the other working to optimize imaging methodologies for cardiovascular disease. In addition, a PET Core Lab in the Wright Center provides imaging and data collection for the Cancer and Leukemia Group B, a national research group aimed at advancing cancer treatments. For additional information on the Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging, contact Robert McKenney through GroupWise (internal to OSU Medical Center) or at Robert McKenney, Ph.D. F.A.A.M.A. View the Installation Progress of the Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging |
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