BIC offers training to support independent and/or assisted research activities on our imaging systems. All of the preclinical imaging systems of the BIC are located within the ARC suite in HDB. Appropriate facility training will also be required.
MRI User Training
BIC offers 3 levels of user-training for our human and pre-clinical MRI systems, based on the guidelines set forth by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Level 0 (L0) training grants an individual observer status for an MRI study – they may not enter the MRI scanner room and cannot assume any responsibilities associated with the MRI study.
Level 1 (L1) training ensures an individual can work safely around an MRI system and can observe / assist with an MRI study. L1 training is also required for all staff that provide emergency medical support to the Center’s operations in NHB or HDB.
Level 2 (L2) training grants an individual system-operator status so they can run the scanner independently.
Detailed information on how to become L0, L1, or L2 trained can be found on the Training page of our Wiki.
PET/CT User Training
Training in how to operate our Siemens Inveon preclinical PET/CT system is available on-request. Please email bic-training@utlists.utexas.edu to inquire about training options. Note that Radiation Safety training for Radioactive Materials (RAM) and/or X-ray devices is a pre-requisite before scanner training and is available through UT Austin Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
Human PET/CT studies must currently be performed with the assistance of a PET/CT Technologist. If you are interested in performing human CT or PET studies, please contact the Director.
Optical Imaging User Training
Training in how to operate our Xenogen IVIS optical imaging system is available on-request. Please email bic-training@utlists.utexas.edu to inquire about training options.