Imaging Rates

Effective as of April 1st, 2024 our peer review funded project rates have increased, please see the statement from our director on February 20th 2024 MRI scanning Fee increase from April 2024.

SituationDescriptionRate (CDN)
Standard RateFor most studies, including peer reviewed funded studies$660/hour
Industry RateFor industry-sponsored researchNegotiated on an individual study basis with sponsor
Pilot Rate– Awarded when scanner time is required for testing MR protocols and  fMRI paradigms
– Awarded for short studies to generate results to use for a funding application
Negotiated on an individual study basis with sponsor
Technical Development TimeAwarded for developing MR sequences and protocols which expand the capabilities of the MR scannerNo charge
MR Spectroscopy Analysis The rate for this service will be dependent upon the complexity of the studyDetermined on an individual study basis
Radiology ReportRadiology Report$160 per report
Data ProcessingSWI data processing$150 per subject
No Charge CancellationsIf cancelled:
With more than 5 working days’ notice
With less than 5 working days’ notice and another centre researcher books the vacated time slot
For personal illness (no time limit)
For weather & environmental conditions unsafe for travel (no time limit)
No Charge
All Other CancellationsWith less than 5 working days’ notice without the vacated time slot being filled by another researcher (includes no show, unable to perform exam)

Cost of the booking

Contrast MediaGadovist (gadobutrol) (Bayer Inc.)$75 per 7.5ml
Power InjectorSyringe sets for Power Injector (Medrad)$30 per set