Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre

Facilities

Our research facilities include one of Europe’s most powerful brain scanners, as well as a purpose-built environment for patients and volunteers taking part in medical research and clinical trials.

A participant lies in an MRI scanner while a male and female researcher operate the scanner

Magnetic resonance imaging labs

We have four MRI laboratories with a powerful combination of equipment that makes it one of the top brain imaging facilities in Europe.

Electrodes wires run from a box to a female participant's head as she sits in the MEG scanner. A male researcher attaches the electrodes to the participant's head.

Magnetoencephalography labs

Our magnetoencephalography (MEG) labs offer an optimised environment for clinical and pharmacological studies of the brain’s oscillatory dynamics.

a female participant has a blue and red electrode cap on her head with numerous electrodes and wires attached for brain imaging

Electroencephalography labs

We have three electroencephalography (EEG) labs, as well as hair washing-facilities and dedicated preparation areas for study participants.

Man holding a tracking device to a woman's head.

Brain stimulation labs

We host four laboratories dedicated to state-of-the-art brain stimulation technology.

Woman with her head in a cognitive testing device

Cognitive testing labs

Our ten laboratories for cognitive testing include a flexible space for large-screen projection, movement tracking or virtual reality, and spaces for computer-based tasks.