University  of Saskatchewan
Magnetic  Resonance Imaging Instrument for Ankles — Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI ) is an essential component of Canadian health care, and  a tool used in a variety of scientific disciplines. Under this contract, the University of  Saskatchewan will help develop a miniature portable MRI scanner to monitor bones  and muscles in astronauts' ankles, an area that is particularly affected by  microgravity during long-term spaceflights. A new portable MRI is a tool that  will be beneficial for both research and health monitoring.