The Magnetic Resonance Research Center is a leading facility for advanced neuroimaging research. The center houses state-of-the-art fMRI scanners, which we use as a vital data collection tool for our research studies.
What to bring with you
- If you wear glasses and/or contact lenses, please bring both with you.
What to wear on the day of the scan:
- Clothing: wear non-metallic and non-magnetic clothing (no zippers, metal buttons, shirts with decals, etc.). If necessary we will provide hospital scrubs for your child to wear during the scan.
- Underwear: please wear a sports bra or a bra without an underwire.
- Hair: please do not wear any removable artificial hair extensions or any other artificial hair enhancement products to your visit.
- Jewelry: please remove all body jewelry and piercings.
- Makeup: please refrain from wearing make-up or lotions with glitter.
What not to do before the scan:
- Use drugs and/or alcohol.
- Any illicit substances/alcohol will be detected by the drug screen and we will be unable to complete the procedures. Many have a long half life and can still be detected for many days after use.
Parking
- If you will be driving to your appointment, parking will be at no cost. Please park in the Presbyterian Hospital Garage. Enter the garage on 255 Lothrop Street. You may park yourself or use the valet. However, if you use the valet you will be responsible for tipping him or her. Take your ticket with you to the appointment and we will validate it.
Bus transportation
- If you use Pittsburgh Regional Transit services to attend your visit, we will reimburse your travel expenses with bus tickets.
Participant sliding into the fMRI