Better brain health with the Brain Research Imaging Centre
Bringing together world-leading expertise in brain imaging, mapping, and stimulation to better understand the causes of neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Book the facilityThe Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) is one of the world’s leading hubs for brain imaging research, and a truly unique environment where world-class technology and world-class expertise come together under one roof.
Multiple MRI field strengths
From portable ultra-low-field systems through 3T to 7T.
Tailor-made studies
We can adapt our methods to your question.
Innovation leaders
Our innovations have supported next-generation neurotechnology.
“CUBRIC brings together world-leading expertise in brain imaging, mapping and stimulation to better understand the causes of neurological and psychiatric conditions.”
— Professor Derek Jones, Director, CUBRIC
Our mission is simple: to understand the brain in unprecedented depth, and to translate those insights into better health, better diagnostics, and better treatments.
We offer a one-stop shop for deep phenotyping of the brain, combining macrostructure, microstructure, neurovascular imaging, physiology, electrophysiology, sleep, behaviour, and cognition.
Our teams design, deliver and interpret advanced studies every day. And because we host multiple MRI field strengths – from portable ultra-low-field systems through 3T to 7T – we can tailor our methods to your question.
Industry partners work with us in many ways – contract research, joint development projects, clinical trial imaging, prototype testing, and AI validation. We help you design smarter studies, acquire better data, and accelerate validation.
Our innovations have shaped new biomarkers, advanced understanding of neurological disorders, informed therapeutic development and supported next-generation neurotechnology.
We’re always excited to welcome new collaborators, whether you’re developing a medical device, exploring AI-driven diagnostics, or building the next generation of brain health technologies. We would love to work with you.
Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre
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.
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We work across academia and industry to turn research excellence into real-world impact. Explore the potential in our cutting-edge facilities.