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We are thrilled to announce that the components of the OPM-MEG (Optically Pumped Magnetometer – Magnetoencephalography) system have arrived. The Cerca Magnetics team is installing the system in full swing, and they are doing a great job.

 

This facility will be the first of its kind in Italy, representing a giant leap forward for neuroimaging research and non-invasive technology for real-time brain imaging.

 

MEG systems measure magnetic fields generated by current flow in groups of neurons in the brain, in order to construct images showing moment-to-moment changes in brain activity. However, the OPM-MEG system is expected to outperform conventional MEG systems, because:

 

  • It is worn like a helmet and adapts to any head size.
  • Participants can move around quite freely during a scan. This means that unintentional movements will not affect the acquired data.
  • It is more sensitive and has better spatial precision.

 

The OPM-MEG system is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU – through MUR PNRR funding in the framework of the PNRR project IR00011 – EBRAINS-Italy “European Brain ReseArch INfrastructureS-Italy” (EBRAINS-Italy), Missione 4, “Istruzione e Ricerca” – Componente 2, “Dalla ricerca all’impresa” – Linea di investimento 3.1 del PNRR, Azione 3.1.1 “Creazione di nuove IR o potenziamento di quelle esistenti che concorrono agli obiettivi di Eccellenza Scientifica di Horizon Europe e costituzione di reti” – Area ESFRI H&F, CUP: B51E22000150006.

 

More information will be provided soon through LinkedIn.