MRI Elastography

Mātai is expanding its advanced neuroimaging capabilities with the introduction of Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) –  a technique that non-invasively measures the mechanical properties of brain tissue.

MRE works by imaging how microscopic vibrations move through the brain, enabling researchers to map tissue stiffness with exceptional sensitivity. These measurements provide entirely new insights into brain structure and function that cannot be captured with conventional MRI alone.

The addition of MRE will open new opportunities across a wide range of research areas, including:

• Understanding microstructural changes in neurological conditions such as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
• Investigating brain development, ageing, and neurodegeneration
• Enhancing interpretation of diffusion and functional MRI findings
• Supporting more sensitive biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of disease

By integrating MRE with our research projects, we aim to deepen our understanding of brain health and accelerate translation from research to real-world impact.