The Bioimaging Technology Center of Lisbon School of Medicine (CTB - FMUL) is part of the Reynaldo dos Santos Technology Center and has high-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment (3.0 Tesla), preferably geared towards research in the field of bioimaging.
Main objectives
- Development of bioimaging research projects;
- Participation in clinical trials that include imaging studies;
- Collaboration with the areas of biomedical engineering and biophysics in medical imaging research;
- Pre- and post-graduate teaching of Imaging at FMUL;
- Interaction with the scientific community at the University of Lisbon, other teaching and research institutions and with technological business structures in the field of bioimaging.
1. Access to the Bioimaging
Researchers will be able to use the magnetic resonance equipment and must submit the research project
2. How to submit the research project and feasibility analysis.
A summary of the research project must be submitted and the form available online must be filled in with details of the study and the researchers, including budget and timetable. The study and the data will be analyzed by the Bioimaging Center Coordinator, who will give an opinion and approval for the study to be carried out.
3. Exam Scheduling
Exams will be scheduled chronologically on a first-come, first-served basis, after approval by the Bioimaging Center's Coordination Office.
4. Data storage
Data from research studies carried out are the responsibility of the Principal Investigator.
Data from research studies cannot be used for any other purpose.
Data will be managed in accordance with the project submitted.
5. Informed consent and ethics committee
All studies must have prior approval from the Ethics Committee.
6. Data protection
The operation of the Bioimaging Center in terms of data protection is governed by the Privacy Policy of Lisbon School of Medicine – FMUL.
Completion of the "Informed Consent" document will be mandatory.
7. Price List
The services provided within the scope of the Bioimaging Center will be charged according to the Price List, which is expected to be revised annually.
8. Reports
Monthly reports will be drawn up on the activity of the Bioimaging Center, describing the studies, occupancy times and financial management.
Lisbon School of Medicine Bioimaging Center price list
Approved by the Management Board on em 27/03/2023 (order 40/2023)
| Magnetic Resonance | Value range in € |
| Cranioencephalic | 200 - 1200 |
| Spine (by segment: cervical, dorsal and lumbar) | 200 - 400 |
| Neck | 200 - 600 |
| Cardiac | 250 - 900 |
| Ears | 200 - 500 |
| Ears and skull (Hydrops study) | 200 - 500 |
| Temporomandibular joint | 200 - 400 |
| Musculoskeletal | 200 - 600 |
| Abdominal | 200 - 600 |
| Genito-urinary | 200 - 600 |
Notes
Studies with contrast administration add €50 to the list price;
Studies with administration of hepatobiliary-specific contrast worth 187-300€, also added to the cost of the examination.
Coordination
Prof. Sofia Reimão
Clinical Management
Dr. Luís Vítor
Dr. Leonor Fernandes
Prof. Ana Almeida
Technical Coordination
Technician Fernando Lourenço
Collaboration
Prof. Patrícia Figueiredo (Técnico)
Prof. Doutor Tiago Guerreiro (Faculty of Sciences of UL)
Eng. Nuno Loução (Phillips)
Reynaldo dos Santos Building - 1st Floor
Internal Contact: 48 105
Support: Raquel Rua and Isabel Sousa
Co-financed
