Objectives and Areas of Activity of the Institute:
The institute, designed to advance the fields of imaging, stroke, and minimally invasive surgery, aims to provide innovative and high-quality solutions to patients requiring these treatments. Its growth and functionality at the highest level are essential for the development of our country’s local and national healthcare sector.
Objectives:
- To provide educational and technical support to researchers for clinical applications related to medical imaging and minimally invasive interventional procedures, as well as for developing new treatment methods under imaging guidance.
- To contribute to patient diagnosis and treatment by enabling more effective use of medical imaging techniques.
- To design and conduct R&D studies for medical imaging devices.
- To enhance existing imaging devices and/or systems.
- To establish an interventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit associated with the institute and create an environment in Türkiye where translational research can be conducted.
- To provide research opportunities for the development and clinical applications of contrast agents and substances used in medical imaging.
- To produce advanced scientific projects on interventional MRI and stroke.
- To coordinate and support the development and implementation of multidisciplinary research projects.
- To encourage students to pursue research, provide education on research methodologies, support the implementation of their research projects, and promote scientific endeavors.
- To organize training programs, conferences, courses, seminars, national and international congresses for researchers at all levels and, when necessary, issue certificates in accordance with relevant regulations. Additionally, to publish journals, books, and other materials related to these activities.
- To collaborate with similar organizations domestically and internationally and engage in information exchange.
- To work towards enhancing the institute’s capabilities to support research.
- To provide academic staff with research opportunities in the fields of medical imaging technologies, interventional MRI, and stroke, within the available resources.
- To conduct joint studies with academic institutions involved in medical imaging and stroke.
- To provide educational and technical support for scientific research projects conducted by the university in collaboration with other universities.
- To ensure the dissemination of new technologies and knowledge generated within the institute to create added value in the country and implement interdisciplinary projects.