TECH - GE Healthcare Enters Partnership to Boost MRI Technology | Benzinga
GE Healthcare Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEHC), in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati (UC), UC Health, and Cincinnati Children's, has announced a cutting-edge initiative to accelerate MRI innovation. This collaboration will provide a well-established MRI Research and Development (R&D) center of excellence on UC's medical campus, enabling direct interaction between clinical investigators and GE HealthCare scientists. The initiative is supported by an R&D grant from JobsOhio, aimed at boosting engineering and manufacturing job growth at GE HealthCare's Aurora, OH, MRI facility and creating new clinical and scientific roles at the Cincinnati R&D center.
Significance of the Collaboration
Per GE HealthCare, this collaboration represents a significant advancement in MRI technology, combining the technical expertise of GE HealthCare with the clinical perception of UC, UC Health and Cincinnati Children's. The research center will enable Ohio-based healthcare innovators to develop next-generation MRI technology, enhancing the accessibility, productivity, precision and personalization of MRI exams. With the involvement of leading research institutions and support from JobsOhio, this initiative unveils Ohio's leadership in healthcare innovation and its commitment to improving patient care and helping doctors on a global scale.
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