NYU researchers tackle the challenge of making MRI machines less expensive
MRI machines typically cost between $1 million and $3 million. NYU radiologists are tackling the challenge of them less expensive.
How many scientists does it take to build a working MRI from scratch?
New York University researchers Leeor Alon and Tobias Block wanted to find out. The two hosted 50 researchers in New York City last month, and over the course of four days, managed to build a small, low-field MRI. With a few extra days, Alon and Block successfully used the scanner to image an item inside a mystery box: two water-filled syringes. The overarching message of the gathering: MRIs don’t need to be as expensive as they currently are.
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