Center for Radiology Research Resources (CR3)
Overview
The Center for Radiology Research Resources (CR3) was created to provide a clear and efficient path for researchers to partner with the Department of Radiology when a study requires imaging services. CR3 provides study teams across the University and M Health Fairview with recommendations for enhancements to the proposed protocol and insights on technological requirements.
CR3 Scope of Services
CR3 will assist clinical trials, with human subjects, that have imaging scans planned at any of the M Health Fairview imaging locations. Additionally, CR3 will provide protocol review or consultation services to any clinical trial with regard to their imaging needs, regardless of the location of the planned scans.
CR3 Services
CR3 will provide a wide array of services to help support your research, including:
- Reviews of research protocols and imaging manual to ensure we can provide the services needed at the locations requested
- Recommendations to enhance protocols
- Protocol-specific research read reports
- Consultations with radiologists
- Technology recommendations
- Location options for imaging services
- Assistance with forms related to imaging technology
- Assistance with identifying correct CPT codes for imaging studies
- Assistance with image de-identification and transfer
CR3 Rates
See full rate list at bottom of page.
Contact and Forms
Contact for General Questions
[email protected]
CR3 Intake Form
To begin onboarding for new study
Image De-Identification and Transfer Request Form
For use only after your onboarding is complete
Center for Radiology Research Resources (CR3) Role Designation
Standard Operating Procedure
Faculty and Staff
CR3 Leadership
Charles A. Dietz, Jr., MD
Radiology Department Chair
CR3 Director
Contact
[email protected]
Patrick Bolan, PhD
CR3 Associate Director
Contact
[email protected]
Protocol Review Committee
Zuzan Cayci, MD
Kelly Dietz, MD
Noelle Hoven, MD
Can Ozutemiz, MD
Takashi Takahashi, MD
Rajesh Thampy, MD
CR3 Staff
Megan Leland
Imaging Manager, CR3 and CCIR
Contact
[email protected]
Christine Damases Kasi
Radiology Research Technologist
Contact
[email protected]
Kelly Tuthill
CR3 Coordinator
Contact
[email protected]
How to Request CR3 Services
Request Services for New Studies
You can begin working with CR3 as soon as you begin planning your study, if radiology support is needed. Complete the CR3 Intake Form to begin the process. A CR3 coordinator will reach out to you to begin a service agreement and collect the protocol documents and imaging manuals for review.
Image De-Identification and Transfer
Once you have completed your CR3 Intake/Onboarding process and have requested Imaging De-Identification and Transfer Services, use the Image Transfer Request Form to submit requests. Once we receive a request, we will typically have your images anonymized and transferred to your Box folder or uploaded to the sponsors (depending on the service you selected) within 5 business days. If you have a specific deadline, please indicate that on the form.
Do I need CR3 Services?
Unsure if you need CR3 Services? Use this decision tree or ADA accessible version to help determine if you need to submit an intake form or not. If your unique research issue isn't addressed in this model, just contact [email protected].
CR3 Rates
Internal Rates
Internal rates are for funding routed through the University with a sponsored or non-sponsored chart string.
Rates last updated on 11/1/25.
Fees subject to change with a minimum of 30 days notice to existing clients
Standard Onboarding & Set-Up: $425 (Standard) or $625 (B&I)
An onboarding fee will apply to all studies requesting CR3 services. If your study does not need research reads, the standard onboarding fee will apply. This fee includes:
- Completion of all forms required by study
- Review of any special scanning protocols, and coordination with the imaging operations team to set up protocols on the scanners
- CR3 staff training time for study specific image upload systems
- Setting up studies in our image deidentification and transfer systems
- Facilitating phantom scans
- Facilitating training of imaging techs on scanning protocols
Standard Onboarding PLUS Research Read Protocol Review: $1,000 (Standard) or $1,400 (B&I))
If your study requires research reads (protocol specific reads, tumor measurements, etc.), this fee will apply. This fee includes:
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All Standard Onboarding & Set-up services
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Reviewing the protocol to assure we can provide the reads requested
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Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing the protocol, if needed
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Providing any start up documents/forms needed for study start-up
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Setting up protocols/study details in CR3 research reading software
Research Read: $475 (Standard) of $575 (B&I) per read
This fee will be billed in two separate portions. $150 will be billed to the study through FV Research Administration and the remaining balance billed through UMN Fiance. This fee includes:
- Research read/report to meet specific research protocol needs (this is an additional read, beyond the standard of care read)
- CR3 staff support to aid with special requests, troubleshoot issues, answer questions, meet timelines
- CR3 staff will facilitate/schedule meetings with radiologist in regard to questions about report findings
- This report will be added to the participant's M Health Fairview electronic health record
Clinical Research Read: $150 (no rate change on 11/1/25)
This fee includes:
- A radiologist will review the research participant's scan and produce a detailed report, similar to a clinical report, and with more detail than a screening read
- Typically for scans completed at CMRR or CCIR
- This report will be added to the participant's M Health Fairview electronic health record
Screening Research Read: $75 (no rate change on 11/1/25)
This fee includes:
- A radiologist will review the research participant's scan, regardless of concern level, and produce a brief report
- Typically for scans completed at CMRR or CCIR
- This report will be added to the participant's M Health Fairview electronic health record
Image De-Identification and Transfer to Box Folder: $50 (Standard) or $75 (B&I) per imaging scan
This fee includes:
- De-identification and uploading patient scans to a secure Box folder shared to the study team
Imaging De-Identification and Transfer to Study Sponsor: $100 (Standard) or $150 (B&I) per imaging scan
This fee includes:
- De-identification and uploading patient scans to a study central site
External Rates
External rates are for standard billable services to external customers. A contract must be in place prior to use.
We are currently only offering external contracts for CR3 services to Fairview Health Services.