M7 SimPET

Simultaneous PET/MR Acquisition

The M7 SimPET is a true simultaneous PET/MRI system utilizing the compact, permanent magnet technology in the M7 and the state-of-the-art SimPET insert. This system combines all of the benefits of the M-Series high-performance MRI systems with the state-of-the-art SimPET insert from Brightonix Imaging. The M7 System from Aspect Imaging is a self-shielded, cryogen free, MRI system that provides optimized imaging protocols for a variety of anatomical targets, providing complementary 3D anatomical images to those acquired using the SimPET insert. The SimPET “S” and “L” model insert, from Brightonix, have been optimized for use within the M7 system. Brightonix created an advanced silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) based PET insert for truly simultaneous PET/MR imaging.

The M7 system is ideally suited for MR imaging of mice, rat, and similarly sized animals, however when the SimPET insert is installed the imaging volume is limited to that of mice an similarly sized animals. The SimPET is loaded from one side of the magnet, while the M7 animal handling system with RF coil is loaded from the other. Aspect Imaging has created an RF coil optimized for use with the SimPET insert to ensure true compatibility of the two imaging modalities.