Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center

The Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC) is a multidisciplinary and multimodality (MRI and MicroPet/SPECT/CT) based research facility within Einstein that is dedicated for clinical and basic research. The center supports both human MR Imaging and Spectroscopy and animal MRI PET/SPECT and CT research, including structural, functional, physiological, molecular, spectroscopy and chemical shift imaging. The center is staffed by professionals with MRI and uPET technical, image analysis, clinical and technological expertise. The facility includes patient interview, preparation and recovery facilities and a full range of patient stimulus and monitoring technology. 


  • Human MRI/MRS at 3.0 Tesla (Phillips Achieva)
  • Neuro, Body, Breast, Cardiac Coils
  • 32 Channel Sense Imaging System
  • Stimulus Paradigm and Delivery Systems
  • Small Animal Imaging at High Field (9.4 Tesla Varian Direct Drive System)
  • Physiological Animal Support
  • Species Specific Holders and Coils (including surface coils for maximum sensitivity)
  • Physiological Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Consulation on:
  • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Diffusion Tensor Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging and Localization
  • Volumetric Analyses
  • Spectroscopic Analyses
  • Functional Image Analysis(including Resting State and Connectivity analyses)
  • Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Analysis
  • Animal Models

Related Shared Facilities
Related Shared Facilities

Positron Emission Tomography (MicroPET)

Center Affiliations
Center Affiliations
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Selected Publications

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Location and Contacts

Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center Gruss 1st Floor
  • Craig A. Branch, MS, Ph.D.
    Director
    718-430-8917

  • Michael L. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D.
    Associate Director
    718-430-2416

  • Assim Yacoob
    Facility Administrator
    718-430-3323