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Varian, Inc. announced today the Robarts Research Institute has installed a Varian 7T magnet and MRI console as part of its Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping.

This imaging centre also houses a Varian 31 cm 9.4T horizontal system as well as a 3T whole-body MR imaging system. These scanners are used for in-vivo studies of brain structure and function. This includes the assessment of brain metabolism, physiology, cognitive function and vascular dynamics, both in normal and research patient populations, using a variety of advanced nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy techniques.

The official opening ceremony took place on February 10th, 2009 with the Premier of the Province of Ontario, the Attorney-General, the Minister of Research and Innovation and a number of Federal parliament members in attendance.

Robarts Research Institute is a non-profit medical research facility in London, Ontario, Canada with a staff of more than 600 people. Robarts scientists include physicians and physicists, biologists and biomedical engineers, and the range of diseases they study include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and many forms of cancer. It is well known for its medical imaging research. Robarts was amalgamated with The University of Western Ontario in July 2007.

"This new Ultra High Field (UHF) imaging magnet and console is the latest system resulting from a long-term collaboration between Varian, Inc. and the Robarts Research Institute at The University of Western Ontario. With this system in place, Canada joins an elite group of only seven nations that are able to offer researchers in neurology and magnetic resonance imaging a 7T human brain imaging facility," said Professor Ravi Menon, Deputy Director, Robarts Research Institute.

"The work being done at the Robarts Research Institute is making an important contribution to the future of human health," said Martin O'Donoghue, Senior Vice President, Scientific Instruments, Varian, Inc. "Varian, Inc. is proud to be a part of this effort."

Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science, environmental, energy, and applied research and other applications. The company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum products, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support through its global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately 3,700 people worldwide and operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2008 sales of $1.0 billion, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "VARI."

Source: http://www.varianinc.com