Compumedics completes the Orion LifeSpan MEG installation at Tianjin Normal University (TJNU).

Compumedics is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing development of its global MEG business with the acceptance of the Orion LifeSpan™ MEG system by the world-renowned Tianjin Normal University (TJNU) in Tianjin, China. The acceptance of the system came after rigorous testing of all the most important technical parameters and real-world brain measurements. The end users at TJNU are already busy collecting brain research data with the MEG, including using the various accessories, stimulators and high-density simultaneous EEG, all supplied by Compumedics. Completion of this installation represents the final stage of the largest contract in the history of Compumedics.

The Orion LifeSpan™ MEG, here oriented for pediatric measurement.

The system design itself is groundbreaking in the field of MEG for a variety or reasons: It is the first MEG that has two measurement helmets in one system, allowing for optimized measurements from adults and children. It is the first MEG that has built in hyperscanning capability (measuring two subjects simultaneously to study interactions between them). It has the most efficient helium recycling capability, designed specifically to preserve this costly natural resource without sacrificing system uptime. The Orion LifeSpan™ is completely integrated with CURRY, the world’s most comprehensive neuroimaging suite for brain signal evaluation and visualization.

World-renowned TJNU, founded in 1958, has extensive resources and facilities to compliment the new MEG installation. The school’s scientific capabilities are leading-edge, having won them numerous awards for humanities and social sciences research achievements. The TJNU Brain Function Imaging Centre was established in 2019. It includes MRI, fNIRS, EEG/ERP, TMS and TCDS laboratories, alongside the Orion LifeSpan™ MEG. Research focuses on diverse themes such as high efficiency learning; mental health and cognition; studying intellectual development of school-age children in the areas of reading and learning; neural mechanisms and many other relevant topics.

The university’s selection and acceptance of the MEG system was the result of a thorough technical review of all available MEG systems from multiple vendors, an open tender process and comprehensive testing upon installation. Now, the success of the new MEG at TJNU has established a strong centre of excellence and demonstration site for Compumedics in the large and fast-growing Chinese neurosciences marketplace. Multiple additional sales opportunities for the Orion LifeSpan™ MEG will are being positively impacted.

High-quality MEG results showing the brain’s response to auditory stimulation measured by the Orion LifeSpan™ MEG at Tianjin Normal University.

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