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Obtaining Research MRI Safety Approval at the 91ɫƵ

As of June 22, 2019, MRI-related questions are now be placed directly into the AUA and PRO eBridge SmartForms, thereby eliminating the need for a separate MRI Safety application. With this, the MRI Committee review process is also be integrated into eBridge. For more information regarding the integration project, please contact the Research MRI Safety Committee Office at MRIresearch@mcw.edu

MRI Research Involving Human Subjects

  • Human research projects involving MRI and being reviewed by the 91ɫƵ/Froedtert Hospital IRB will be required to complete the MRI-related questions located in Section 10B of the PRO SmartForm. Research MRI Safety Committee approval is required before the PRO SmartForm will be reviewed by the 91ɫƵ/Froedtert Hospital IRB Office. 
  • If human research projects involving MRI will be reviewed by a non-91ɫƵ/Froedtert Hospital IRB, a separate MRI Safety application will need to be submitted. 

MRI Research Involving Animal Subjects

  • Animal studies involving MRI and being reviewed by the 91ɫƵ IACUC will be required to complete the MRI-related questions located in Section N of the AUA SmartForm. Upon submission of the AUA, Research MRI Safety Committee and IACUC review will occur concurrently. 
  • If animal studies involving MRI will be reviewed by a non-91ɫƵ IACUC (VA, MU, UWM), a separate MRI Safety application will need to be submitted. 

MRI Research Involving Ex Vivo Tissues

  • Studies involving the scanning of ex vivo tissues require approval from the MRI Research Safety Committee. Please contact the MRI Research Safety Office (MRIresearch@mcw.edu) to obtain an application.

Form FAQs

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How do I obtain Research MRI Safety approval for animal subjects?
Complete Section N of the AUA SmartForm. Upon submission, the AUA SmartForm will be automatically routed to the Research MRI Safety Committee for review. 
How do I obtain Research MRI Safety approval for human subjects?
Complete Section 10B of the PRO SmartForm. Upon submission, the PRO SmartForm will be automatically routed to the Research MRI Safety Committee for review. 
What form do I use to screen human subjects or others before they enter the scanner magnet room?
Use this form to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Screening Form for Research Subjects (PDF) properly investigate the potential safety risk of your subjects and others BEFORE entering the magnetic environment.
Which form do I use for screening the health of subjects receiving Gadolinium-based contrast?
The established Gadolinium Use SOP (PDF) must be followed when administering contrast for research purposes only.

General FAQs

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How do I obtain permission to use 91ɫƵ MRI scanners?
You must apply through the Center for Imaging Research (CIR) to obtain permission.

How do I obtain permission to use MRI scanners at Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, or affiliated institutions?

You must contact the institution where you are proposing to use the MRI scanner.

Froedtert Hospital: Office of Clinical Research and Innovative Care Compliance (OCRICC) (414) 805-4082

Children's Wisconsin: Office of Corporate Compliance Children's Hospital and Health System
(CHHS) Diane Bauer at (414) 266-6237 or dbauer@childrenswi.org