# Study protocol for the Champaign-Urbana population study

## TL;DR

The Champaign Urbana Population Study (CUPS) aims to collect and share 7 Tesla MRI data from 200 adults to advance neuroimaging research and clinical applications.

## Contribution

CUPS introduces a publicly available database of high-resolution 7 T MRI data, including raw data, from a large adult cohort.

## Key findings

- 7 T MRI provides superior signal-to-noise ratio and contrast compared to lower field strengths.
- The study will publish a comprehensive database of structural, functional, and biochemical MRI data.
- Initial data collection has already produced example images demonstrating the potential of 7 T MRI.

## Abstract

Superior signal-to-noise ratio, enhanced and novel forms of contrast, and improved spectral resolution made possible by 7 Tesla (7 T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offer great promise for both neuroimaging research and clinical practice. To characterize these gains, it is essential to acquire structural, functional, and biochemical 7 T MRI data from a large sample of adults. The Champaign Urbana Population Study (CUPS) will collect and publish a database of 7 T MRI data, including raw MRI data, from a cohort of up to 200 adults. Here, we describe the study design and provide example images from the initial round of data collection for CUPS.