Facilities and Equipment

Texas Tech Neuroimaging Institute (TTNI) is a mutli-user, research dedicated facility housed in the Experimental Sciences Building 1 (ESB I) on Texas Tech University's main campus. The TTNI is open to researchers on both TTU and TTU-HSC campuses. The focal point of the MRI suite is the state-of-the-art 3-Tesla Siemens Skyra MRI machine. Some capabilities of the Skrya include functional MRI (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), MR spectroscopy (MRS). For more detailed information about the TTNI facilities and equipment please send your specific questions to neuroimaging@ttu.edu.

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The Texas Tech University Neuroimaging Institute (TTNI) is designed to collect high-quality, advanced MR data with a 3T Siemens Magnetom Skyra MRI scanner and imaging gallery and its accessories. TTNI's extensive capability of multi-modal imaging, including structural and functional MRI (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and MR spectroscopy serves as a focal point for faculty, research associates, and graduate students interested in multi-disciplinary neuroimaging research.

The Texas Tech Neuroimaging Institute (TTNI) provides state-of-the-art MRI data collection to support research projects, including high-quality MR data for publication or pilot data for externally funded grant submissions. MRI scanning services are available at a rate of $600 per hour, but charges are calculated by the minute, based on the actual time a participant is inside the scanner—ensuring researchers only pay for the time they use. For more information or questions regarding rates, scheduling or equipment please email us at neuroimaging@ttu.edu.

Beyond MRI scanning, TTNI provides end-to-end neuroimaging research guidance, supporting investigators from the earliest planning stages through publication. Our comprehensive services include:

• Consultation on experimental design and task development
• Help with IRB submissions and protocol development
• Assistance with stimulus programming and data collection
• Support with data analysis, including preprocessing and advanced statistical modeling
• Training in neuroimaging software and analysis pipelines
• Assistance with scientific writing, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and grant proposals
• Help interpreting imaging results in the context of broader research goals

Additionally, MRI safety training is provided free of charge to all researchers and study personnel involved in data collection at TTNI. Whether you are launching a new study or refining an existing project, TTNI is committed to supporting researchers with cutting-edge neuroimaging resources and expert guidance.

Free Analysis Software

TTNI encourages the use of widely adopted, open-source software for neuroimaging analysis. These tools are freely available to researchers and support a range of preprocessing, statistical modeling, and visualization tasks. Please note that some programs may require additional components or specific environments (e.g., Unix/Linux systems or MATLAB) to run properly.

Below are some commonly used, freely available neuroimaging software packages:

• AFNI (Analysis of Functional NeuroImages)

  A powerful suite of programs for processing, analyzing, and displaying functional MRI data.

  http://afni.nimh.nih.gov/afni/
• FSL (FMRIB Software Library)

  A comprehensive library of tools for analyzing structural, functional, and diffusion MRI data.

  http://www.fmrib.ox.ac.uk/fsl/
• SPM (Statistical Parametric Mapping)

  A MATLAB-based package used primarily for the analysis of brain imaging data sequences.

  https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/spm/software/spm12/
• FreeSurfer

  A software suite for the analysis and visualization of structural and functional neuroimaging data from cross-sectional or longitudinal studies.

  https://surfer.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/

If you need help selecting or installing software, or would like training in any of these tools, TTNI staff are available to assist. Feel free to contact us for support.

Additionally, open-source datasets from past TTNI research projects are available here for use in educational or exploratory analyses. These resources are freely accessible to support learning, training, and collaborative research efforts.