7TBRP Technology and Equipment

Computational Resources
fMRI Stimulus Presentation Computers

Dedicated computers are set up for fMRI tasks and any display needs during scans, including audio stimuli for participant comfort. We encourage the use of MATLAB based Psychtoolbox 3 for optimum compatibility but can accommodate other software needs including ePrime 2/3, Presentation, MS PowerPoint, PsychoPy, etc., depending on study needs. Once installed, fMRI task files are read-only and protected from any potential corruption due to user errors or system updates. Logs from each task run are always stored in case any unprecedented situation occurs. These computers undergo daily backup to multiple storage locations, ensuring data security and integrity.

In-House Storage Server

Roughly 300TB of storage space is available for all raw and processed scan data from our studies. The server is configured to use RAID5, providing protection from disk failures. LDAP is implemented to maintain HIPAA compliance while the server is only accessible through dedicated University VPN roles or VLAN. Scan data is stored indefinitely, and our storage array is expanded, as needed, to fit the storage needs of our program. 

AWS cold storage is also utilized for long-term storage of sealed data and legacy projects.

CPU Cluster

4 Linux and 1 Windows 2U servers each having 64 CPU cores and 1TB ram are dedicated to our program for various tasks including but not limited to RF simulation, image processing, and algorithm development. All CPU servers are connected to the storage server through ethernet (with the same security protocols of the storage server) for maximum workflow efficiency.

Newly Acquired GPU Cluster

1 newly acquired 4U GPU server with 32 CPU cores, 2 NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada GPUs, and ~1TB ram is set up for immediate processing of acquired data, allowing for real-time visualization of enhanced structural images. The server is also used for DL model training and implementation as well as various miscellaneous tasks.

Headless Machines for Automation

These machines serve as the linkage between all our servers and systems, performing tasks such as automated backup, automated upload to shared drives, automated scanner status monitoring and logging, and other maintenance procedures.

Personal Workstations

All program members are assigned workstations with CPUs (Intel Xeon Gold, AMD Ryzen 9, etc.) and GPUs (NIVIDA GTX 3070, NIVIDA RTX 4060, NVIDIA TITAN GTX, etc.) meeting if not exceeding their computational needs. For better visualization of MR images and multi-tasking, each member may have their own desired monitor setup (2K/4K Ultrawide, 2K/4K flat screen, etc.).

3D Printing

Funmat Pro 410
Bambu Labs H2D
Annealing Oven
Equipment

The 7TBRP hosts all of the necessary equipment for designing and constructing MRI coils/antennas and electromagnetic devices for different types of medical applications, including state-of-the-art RF testing equipment. We also have a mechanical workshop that includes 3D printers, an annealing oven, vertical stationary band saw, drill press, bench grinder, and combination belt & disc sander with accessories for fabrication of metal, fiberglass, and plastic supports for antennas, coils, and phantoms. 

Vertical Stationary Bandsaw, Drill Press, Combination Belt & Disc Sander

12-Channel Network Analyzer

DAK System

8-Channel Fiber Optic Thermometry

Chemistry Supplies for Designing Biological Phantoms