The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow is one of the largest acute hospital campuses in Europe, putting Glasgow at the forefront of healthcare and innovation across the UK and Europe.

The 14-storey ‘super hospital’ houses leading specialist services and renowned medical experts who utilise cutting-edge healthcare innovations to deliver world-class treatment.

HealthTech companies Siemens Healthineers and MR CoilTech have played a crucial role in driving these advancements, particularly with their contributions to ultra-high field MRI technology.

The Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) at QEUH boasts state-of-the-art Siemens Healthineers’ 7T (MAGNETOM) and 3T MRI scanners. As one of only 75 worldwide, the 7T MRI scanner at QEUH is the UK’s sole clinical unit, enabling extensive collaboration and innovation.

Siemens Healthineers has integrated a scientist within the Clinical Innovation Zone, fostering seamless cooperation with clinicians and researchers. The 7T MRI scanner is used clinically for diagnosis and treatment planning, expanding its application beyond research. A clinical trial is underway to refine image quality and workflows  on the 7T scanner, offering new imaging capabilities and enhancing both clinical and research outputs.

MR CoilTech, initially founded in Germany, relocated to QEUH in 2016 to accelerate the development of radio frequency (RF) coil devices for ultra-high field MRI scanners. The relocation has provided MR CoilTech with access to advanced facilities and collaboration with clinicians, boosting innovation and growth. Partnering with the University of Glasgow and InnoScot Health, MR CoilTech has earned ISO accreditation from the British Standards Institution (BSI), with annual sales reaching around £200,000, primarily from exports.

These partnerships highlight QEUH’s role as a hub for cutting-edge medical technology, merging academic, clinical, and industrial expertise to push the boundaries of ultra-high field MRI.