Recent News

Montreal Neurological Institute Opens MEG Lab

MONTREAL, September 2011 – The Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) in association with McGill University has launched its CTF MEG^TM equipped laboratory.

MISL completed the installation of a 275 channel CTF MEG^TM instrument and magnetically shielded room enabling MNI to begin its brain function research program utilizing this advanced technology. This installation marks the culmination of many years of planning and preparation which included the construction of a new wing onto the existing MNI facility in downtown Montreal. Tim Baird, MISL General Manager, commented, "MISL welcomes MNI into its growing community of research and clinical users of CTF MEG^TM instruments. MNI and McGill University are positioned to take a leading role in the advancement of brain function research in Canada. Their outstanding team and facility, equipped with CTF MEG^TM technology, will also significantly strengthen the growing community of MEG research globally."

MEG System for Kopfklinik Erlangen

ERLANGEN, June 2011 – Kopfklinik Die Neurologische Klinik am Universitätsklinikum Erlangen has received a Magnes 3600 MEG instrument for their clinical and research programs.

The Magnes 3600 product was originally designed and manufactured by 4D Neuroimaging of San Diego, California. MISL acquired the assets of 4D Neuroimaging in 2008 and provides comprehensive service and support to operators of 4D MEG instruments around the world. The final manufacturing and installation of the Magnes 3600 for the Kopfklinik Erlangen was conducted by MISL. According to MISL General Manager, Tim Baird, "One of the strategic objectives of MISL is to demonstrate our continuing commitment to the well established community of 4D MEG operators."

Installation of Research cMEG at "SickKids"

TORONTO, June 2010 – MISL has completed the installation of a CTF MEG^TM 151 channel cortical MEG instrument at the Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) Toronto for its growing brain research program.

In addition to the installation of this MEG instrument for research, HSC Toronto continues to operate a CTF MEG^TM equipped clinical laboratory. HSC is a world leader in the provision of advanced brain function analysis with applications in the treatment of brain disorders such as epilepsy. Brain functional mapping is also a highly valued analysis method used to guide neurosurgeons when planning surgical procedures on the human brain. MISL General Manager, Tim Baird, stated "MISL is very pleased that HSC has again selected CTF MEG^TM technology to meet their clinical and research requirements."

MISL Announces Restart of CTF MEG Manufacturing

COQUITLAM, October 2008 – MISL is pleased to announce its plans to begin the manufacture of magnetoencephalography (MEG) systems for sale worldwide.

In 2007, MISL acquired the assets of VSM Medtech Ltd. of Coquitlam, BC, Canada, the former manufacturer of CTF MEG^TM instruments used in brain research and clinical applications. Following the acquisition, MISL focused its business strategy on the establishment of a strong service and support organization for operators of CTF MEG^TM instruments around the world. "We know that MISL possesses the finest MEG technology available in the world. We believe that the time is right to make this technology available again to meet the growing demand by researchers and clinicians." said Michael J. Smith, President.

Magnetoencephalography is used by researchers and physicians to observe human brain activity non-invasively. A growing number of leading research institutions are using MEG to advance the understanding of human brain function. Clinical institutions find that MEG improves the diagnosis and treatment of an increasing range of brain diseases and trauma due to injury.

Opening of fMEG Laboratory in Tübingen, Germany

TÜBINGEN, June 2008 – The MEG Center of Eberhard-Karls-University of Tübingen, received the latest version of the CTF MEG^TM Fetal MEG (fMEG) instrument for use in advanced research of fetal brain development.

The fMEG at Tübingen is the third of its kind in the world – all of which employ CTF MEG^TM technology. Tim Baird, General Manager of MISL explained, "The fMEG instrument is unique in the study of human brain development. Other than the fMEG, no modality exists that allows researchers to examine the mysteries of human brain growth and development in an entirely non-invasive way." In addition to the fMEG, the Tübingen laboratory is equipped with a 275 channel cortical MEG (cMEG) for human brain studies. Mr. Baird added, "The selection of CTF MEG^TM technology as the basis upon which to develop this program attests to the outstanding quality and performance that is available from MISL."