The MR Research Centre utilizes large animal models, primarily pigs, as a critical bridge between basic research and clinical application, capitalizing on their anatomical and physiological similarities to humans to validate new imaging markers.

By integrating these preclinical studies within the hospital environment, the research group effectively optimizes "bench-to-bedside" protocols, reducing the risk of failure in subsequent human clinical trials.

The centre employs these models to investigate complex neurological conditions, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and stroke, providing a safe platform to test novel diagnostic tools and interventions before they are attempted in humans.

The figure hints to the setup, images and supporting tissue analysis done by the centre.