The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) at the University of Minnesota focuses on the development of unique magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and spectroscopy methodologies and instrumentation, with a specific emphasis on ultrahigh magnetic fields (7T and above). The CMRR’s collaboration with Washington University began with the LifeSpan Human Connectome Project that started in 2010 and continued with the Human Connectome Project (HCP) in 2016. Thanks to our dedicated research participants and expert research consortium, the National Institutes of Health funded this continuation project, AABC, in 2022.
We recognize and appreciate the contributions of our research volunteers while we explore connections between lifestyle, the biology of aging, nutrition, environment, culture, activity, sleep, information processing, and many more factors that impact brain health. Without volunteers who graciously give their time, the UMN AABC research team recognizes we could not accomplish our study goals. We are happy to work with participants to reduce barriers for all who are interested and eligible in participating, so please do not hesitate to ask our team any questions.
Flexible Scheduling
Some volunteers prefer to complete their study visit over one day while others break the visit into several days due to preference and/or scheduling. Late afternoon, evening, and weekend visits may be possible depending on MRI scanner availability.
Transportation
Let us know if transportation is a barrier to your participation. The UMN AABC research team may be able to schedule Uber Health transportation to the research center if you live within the service area.
Study Visit Meals
A light breakfast will be provided for participants who complete the research blood collection (which requires nothing to drink or eat except water or black coffee beginning the prior evening). Snacks and drinks will be made available through the visit to keep you comfortable.
We are very appreciative of all the returning Connectome legacy and new volunteers who give of their time to support the AABC project!
Contact a coordinator
Site leaders
Essa Yacoub, PhD
Professor of Radiology
University of Minnesota, Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
- Email: yaco0006@nospam.umn.edu
Essa Yacoub’s research interests are in developing and applying high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI) for human applications. His work has emphasized pushing the spatial and temporal resolution limits of fMRI using high magnetic fields and MRI pulse sequence developments. With the ability to non-invasively monitor the working human brain with such high degrees of spatial and temporal precision, the aim is to map and understand intrinsic functional architectures and neuronal inter-connections.
Malgorzata Marjansky, PhD
Professor of Radiology
University of Minnesota, Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
- Email: gosia@nospam.umn.edu
Malgorzata Marjanska is interested in developing MRS techniques for humans and rodents over a wide range of field strengths (3 T up to 16.4 T) and applications of those methods to study various diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, dystonia, depression, and brain tumors. The long-term goal of her research is to develop and assess robust, non-invasive and repeatable MRS methods for discovery of quantitative biomarkers for clinical research and practice.
Directions
The Center of Magnetic Resonance Research is located to the north of Huntington Bank Stadium. If you are driving, you will park along 21st Avenue SE, which is between two buildings that are connected by a skyway, the CMRR and the Wallin Medical Biosciences Building.
Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
University of Minnesota
- Physical Address: 2021 6th Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Mailing Address:
2021 Sixth Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Turn onto 21st Avenue SE from SE 6th Street and make a U-turn to park along the east side of the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research. The area where you will be parking is posted with white signs labeled “Reserved for CCIR/CMRR Guests ONLY”. If you have a handicapped parking permit, you can park in any of the two spots available.
Please come to the front desk by entering the front entrance along SE 6th Street. You will receive a parking pass that you will need to place in your car window.