Source: Varian, Inc.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Palo Alto, CA -- Varian, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VARI) announced today that Steady State
Imaging (SSI) has signed a reseller’s agreement with Varian, Inc. regarding SSI’s new SWIFT
Software for Varian’s research MRI Systems. SWIFT is a novel MRI technology that advances
existing MR techniques with the ability to silently image structures and tissues previously
invisible to conventional MRI systems.
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SWIFT allows the extension of MRI to high quality imaging of tissues such as bone and
cartilage, where X-ray imaging methods are now commonly used. SWIFT is expected to open
new avenues in pre-clinical research areas such as cancer detection, drug labeling and tracking,
and combination MR-PET applications.
SSI’s SWIFT Software encompasses the company’s patented breakthrough MRI
technology developed by Dr. Michael Garwood at the University of Minnesota’s Center for
Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR).
“Varian has been a valued contributor to the development of SWIFT and we are delighted
to be able to offer our commercialized technology to their customers for use in research,” said
Danny Cunagin, CEO of Steady State Imaging. “It is important to get SWIFT in the hands of
researchers around the world. This collaboration with Varian will help unlock the full potential
of our technology,” added Cunagin.
“We are very pleased to be able to bring this new technology to the Varian imaging
community. The SWIFT imaging technique solves some of the classic limitations in MRI such as
imaging solid structures in the pre-clinical setting. This technique will be a valued addition to the
techniques available in pre-clinical/research MRI,” said David Rayner, Vice President, Research
Products, Varian, Inc.
Varian will be offering the SWIFT Software package on their MRI systems. It will
enable researchers to explore new applications in several new areas including stem-cell research,
materials analysis, drug development and drug tracking.
About Steady State Imaging:
Steady State Imaging, LLC is a privately held research and development company focused on
the advancement of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies. SSI’s business strategy is
dedicated to commercialization of SWIFT (Sweep Imaging with Fourier Transformation)
technology and related intellectual property. The SWIFT technology is a recently discovered,
fast and quiet method of MR imaging that opens the door to new imaging opportunities in life
and material sciences. Further information is available on the company’s Web site at
www.steadystateimaging.com.
About Varian, Inc.
Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies
for life science, environmental, energy, and applied research and other applications. The
company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum products, laboratory
consumable supplies, software, training and support through its global distribution and support
systems. Varian, Inc.’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the
symbol “VARI.” Further information is available on the company’s Web site at
http://www.varianinc.com.
For More Information on Steady State Imaging, Contact:
Danny Cunagin, CEO
Steady State Imaging, LLC.
(952) 392‐4556
dannyc@steadystateimaging.com
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Public Relations
Varian, Inc.
(925) 942‐4703
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