The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has launched its new Clinical Research Imaging Center (CIRC), a $6.2 million facility designed to advance interdisciplinary health research.

Equipped with a 3T MR scanner, the center will support investigations into complex areas such as neurocognitive science, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal health.

“This advanced technology is an example of how we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, propelling UTA to the forefront of discovery,” said UTA president Jennifer Cowley, highlighting the institution’s commitment to expanding its research infrastructure to improve health outcomes.
The CIRC is housed in UTA’s Science and Engineering Innovation and Research (SEIR) building, which has supported interdisciplinary research since its opening in 2018. Funded in part by the National Research University Fund, the imaging center aligns with UTA’s RISE 100 initiative, which aims to boost faculty research capabilities and enhance educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.

UTA’s Vice President for Research and Innovation, Kate C. Miller, said that the new center reflects the university’s growing research portfolio, with NIH awards expected to reach $58.7 million. The CIRC will provide key resources for research across UTA’s departments, including engineering, kinesiology, nursing, and psychology, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, UTA is one of the largest universities in the UT System, designated as a Carnegie R-1 institution for very high research activity.

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