Authorized Use

This scheduling system is for the exclusive use of authorized users of the Johns Hopkins University, MR Research Division and Kennedy Krieger Institute, F.M. Kirby Research Center magnetic resonance scanners. All aspects of the JHMI Official Use Policy apply to use of this system.

Scheduling and Scanner Use Policy

Book On-Line

Scanner time may be booked by researchers and their staff for approved protocols using our web based online system. Please request a username and password for this system online. Please note that we are happy to provide separate usernames and passwords for each of your staff, to ensure that each booking and cancellation can be tracked to an individual.

Scan Time Sots

The minimum scan time slot 30 minutes. Scans can be booked on even 15 minute intervals, that is, at the hour or 15, 30 or 45 minutes after the hour. There is no limit to the length of a scan but users will be billed for the time booked if the actual scan time is shorter than the booked time.

Advance Booking

Scanner time may be booked sixty days in advance; we will make available a schedule of technologist staffed time sixty days in advance. We will make every effort to ensure that a technologist will be present during these times; however, we cannot absolutely guarantee such support, in cases of emergency, illness, etc. (we have, so far, never failed to provide scheduled coverage); similarly, due to the nature of the complex equipment, we cannot absolutely guarantee that the scanner will be "up."

Cancellations

We require a minimum of 5 full business days advance notice of any cancellations. We reserve the right to bill for time not canceled with sufficient notice (though of course we will make exceptions e.g., for illness of researcher or research participant). We will monitor cancellations, and reserve the right to restrict access by groups showing a large number of cancellations.

Special Slots

To serve the special needs of populations served by the Kennedy Krieger Institute, we will hold some scan time slots open for certain groups of users. These slots will be released for general use fourteen days (or as indicated on the scheduling page) before the scan date if they are not booked by that time. Users requiring reserved slots must apply to the Protocol Review Committee and demonstrate a particular need for reserved time.

Contacts

Terri Brawner, R.T.
Sr. MRI Technologist
Phone (443) 923-9517
Scanners (443) 923-9501/9518
E-mail Brawner@KennedyKrieger.org