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Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research

We aim to advance science and clinical medicine through the development, utilisation and promotion of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) techniques.

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OCMR Patient information: COVID-19

As of 23 December 2020 OCMR is still open and scanning as usual. Government guidance states that medical appointments should continue so if you have a scan booked with us in the future, your appointment will go ahead as normal unless we phone to tell you otherwise.

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We have state of the art magnetic resonance facilities, including three whole body MRI scanner and a hyperpoleriser for metabolic studies.

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OCMR Facilities

We have state-of-the-art magnetic resonance facilities, including three whole body MRI scanners and a hyperpolarizer for metabolic studies.

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MRI scanner with patient, consultant and radiographer.

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