Getting Started

Are you a researcher who has recently submitted a grant and plan to use our scanners? Please provide a little information about your recent grant submissions so CBI staff can better plan for changes in scanner demand.

• Submitted Grant Information Form

The CBI welcomes all MUSC researchers! To begin a study with the CBI, you must first have IRB approval for human research or IACUC approval for preclinical research. Next, call 843-876-2460 to obtain login information for Calpendo, our online scheduling system, to use CBI equipment and facilities. If you are new to Calpendo, please review our Calpendo instruction guide (PDF). After Calpendo access has been obtained, please download the new project instructions (PDF) for step by step directions on how to proceed along with the new project request form you will need to fill out. If you need assistance at any time during this process or have any questions, please call 843-876-2460.

The CBI has created a process map to better understand the steps involved and the people responsible for bringing a new study online. Download process map (PDF).

Important Information

The documents below contain information regarding CBI policies and procedures developed to support efficient and safe operations. Users of CBI resources are expected to be familiar with all policies relevant to their activities.

• 3T Scheduling Policy (PDF) — Updated January 2023
• 7T Scheduling Policy (PDF) — Updated March 2022
• Development Time Policy (PDF) — Updated January 2020
• Early Stage Investigator Policy (PDF) — Updated May 2020
• Faculty Membership Policy (PDF) — Updated May 2020
• Eye Screening Policy (PDF) — Updated January 2020
• 2 Person Policy (PDF) — Updated January 2020
• Incidental Findings Policy (PDF) — Updated January 2020
• WIP Policy (PDF) - Updated May 2022
• CBI fMRI Presentation Guide and Policies (PDF) — Updated April 2020
• Tour Policy (PDF) — Updated January 2020
• Calpendo Instruction Guide (PDF) —  Updated November 2020
• Cancellation Reduction Incentive Scheduling Program (PDF) — Updated January 2024
• Ancillary Equipment Policy and Procedures (PDF) - Updated March 2023

Equipment and Rates

Siemens 3T Prisma^fit - MRI NIH and Foundation Rate - $650/hour

Siemens 3T Prisma^fit MRI Industry Rate - $1,300/hour

Bruker 7T Small-Bore MRI - $200/hour

Information Technology

You can find out everything you need to know about accessing research MRI data generated at 30 Bee Street by downloading the How to Access DICOM Data (PDF)

Help Request

• CBI Server and Data Help Request
• 3T or 7T Equipment Help Request

Upcoming MRI Safety Class

The MRI Safety Class is required to complete prior to working around the scanner and occurs once a month. 

Register for the MRI safety class

Contact

Email: cbitech@musc.edu
Phone: 843-792-2353