Mock Seimens Trio fMRI

 In a university setting, an fMRI unit is used for research as well as teaching purposes.  Training a student to independently run experiments may require numerous practice sessions.  Additionally, experimental subjects may desire to practice complex behavioral tasks prior to testing.  This can be problematic in fMRI studies, since a single scan requires exposure to radioactivity and can costs hundreds of dollars.  With these resource requirements, there is little room for error.  This Indiana University investigator, after acquiring an fMRI for research purposes, elected to solve the problem by constructing an exact replica of the unit in an adjoining room.  The non-active replica was used as a simulator for teaching and demonstration purposes, thereby limiting waste during active experiments. Unit specifications: 

• Faithful replica of the Seimens Trio fMRI unit
• Size, materials
• Experimenter audio system and video monitoring system
• Subject audio and video display system
• Custom-made replica of 8 channel headcoil