7.0T MRI

R&D for Development of Clinical 7.0T MRI

Developing 7.0T clinical MRI represents a strategic leap from advanced healthcare adoption to global leadership in neuro-medicine, medical technology, and precision diagnostics. This government-wide research initiative in Korea positions the nation at the forefront of ultra-high-field imaging innovation.

Ultra-High Resolution

7T MRI delivers unprecedented image quality and contrast of the human body—especially the brain—far beyond conventional 1.5T or 3.0T systems.

Clinical Applications

· Early diagnosis of degenerative brain disorders: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's, epilepsy
· Advanced brain functional mapping
· and cognitive neurology
· Communication disorders: auditory and speech pathology
· Metabolic and molecular imaging: MRI/MRS for dementia

DDS and Head & Neck Coil for 7.0T MRIDistributed Digital Spectrometer for Ultra-High-Field Clinical MRI

Super-High Resolution Brain Imaging

Coretech's distributed digital spectrometer (DDS) enables unprecedented image quality at 7.0T, with advanced graphical user interface for seamless clinical workflow. The system delivers exceptional SNR and spatial resolution for brain morphology studies.

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Advanced RF Coil Technology

32-channel transmit/receive head and neck coil developed in collaboration with MISSL at Korea University. Optimized geometry ensures uniform B1+ field distribution and superior coverage for comprehensive neurological assessment.

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Sodium Imaging: Multi-Nuclei MR at 7.0TTissue Sodium Concentration Mapping at Korea University

  • Breakthrough in Metabolic Imaging

    Multi-nuclei MR spectroscopy at 7.0T enables direct visualization of tissue sodium concentration (TSC) —a critical biomarker for cellular viability, tissue integrity, and metabolic dysfunction. Dual-tuned 1H/23Na DMBC RF coil design delivers both anatomical reference and quantitative sodium mapping.

    Clinical Significance

    TSC mapping reveals metabolic changes in neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, and tumors before structural damage becomes visible on conventional MRI.

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    Courtesy of MISSL, Korea University

Technical Innovation

DMBC coil architecture enables simultaneous proton and sodium acquisition, streamlining clinical workflow and ensuring precise co-registration.

7.0T MRI Research Consortium

A strategic collaboration uniting Korea's leading research institutions, medical centers, and technology innovators to advance ultra-high-field MRI from laboratory concept to clinical reality. This consortium accelerates translation of cutting-edge imaging techniques into patient care.

7.0T MRI

  • Hardware DevelopmentCoretech leads DDS and spectrometer innovation

  • RF Coil EngineeringMISSL at Korea University pioneers multi-nuclei coil design

  • Clinical TranslationAcademic medical centers validate imaging protocols and assess clinical utility