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Vision
To establish ourselves as a cutting-edge neuroimaging research facility with a focus on problems that are specific to the South African environment. Through this we aim to develop and foster technical expertise, publish results in peer-reviewed journals, and strive towards better healthcare management in South Africa.
The Cape Universities Brain Imaging Centre (CUBIC) is a joint initiative between Siemens, Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, and the Medical Research Council. The core focus of the centre is collaborative neuroimaging research. The CUBIC is situated on the Stellenbosch University Health Sciences Campus and was commissioned in March 2007. Since then over two dozen research projects have been initiated in key areas including neurocognitive effects of HIV, TB, medical drugs, alcohol, crystal methamphetamine (TIK), fetal alcohol syndrome, trauma and schizophrenia. We have also had an impressive growth in basic science research on improved imaging and analyses techniques. In a collaboration with the Centre for High Performance Computing, data archiving and analysis can be facilitated on the largest computer cluster in Africa.
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Click here for a detailed list of the past and ongoing projects at CUBIC
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The centre boasts Africa's first 3T Siemens Allegra MRI scanner. The Allegra is a dedicated brain scanner and currently one of the most advanced brain imaging instruments on the market. In addition, the centre is also home to electroencephalography (EEG) and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) imaging equipment. Advanced neuroimaging of this kind provides detailed structural and functional brain mapping, and promotes research in a variety of disciplines, including radiology, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, physics and biomedical engineering.
The imaging centre is not simply a service to researchers, but more a collaborative partner and a facility to promote cross-disciplinary relations. Other than the imaging equipment, the centre has MRI-compatible anaesthetics facilities, a simulation MRI scanner for subject preparation, network facilities, consultation rooms and common working areas. An MRI physicist, two radiographers, an administrator and several data analysts are employed to help transform your research ideas from principle to practice.
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