First 5T Ultra-High-Field MRI Begins Clinical Operation in Istanbul as uMR Jupiter 5T Launches in the Middle East
United Imaging, together with its partners Sonomed Imaging Center and Laboratory and Sezin Medical Imaging, has announced the clinical launch of the uMR Jupiter 5T MRI system at Sonomed in Istanbul. The installation marks the first clinical deployment of the system in Türkiye and the broader Middle East region. The installation also includes the uCT 960+, a high-performance CT system, with both systems formally inaugurated at a ceremony attended by healthcare professionals, academic leaders, researchers, and industry representatives from across Türkiye.
The uMR Jupiter is a whole-body 5T MRI system that extends beyond traditional ultra-high-field MRI limits, imaging the abdomen, heart, pelvis, and more, beyond the brain and select musculoskeletal joints. It delivers superior resolution and signal-to-noise ratio compared to standard 3T MRI. The uCT 960+ provides ultra-fast scanning, image quality, and low-dose imaging capabilities, with advanced detector technology and intelligent imaging that enable high-quality examinations without heart-rate control. Together, the two systems support diagnostic confidence, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making while helping improve workflow efficiency.
Dr. Serdar Mutlu, Chairman of Sonomed Imaging Center and Laboratory, said the center is proud to bring the Middle East’s first uMR Jupiter 5T to Istanbul. He noted that together with the uCT 960+, these advanced systems will support greater diagnostic confidence, clinical excellence, and innovation in healthcare, reflecting the center’s commitment to providing patients and physicians with access to world-class imaging technologies. Prof. Dr. Kaan Meriç, Member of United Imaging’s Global Strategic Advisory Board and Scientific Director of 5 Tesla Clinical Research Türkiye, commented that the installation represents an important milestone in expanding access to advanced medical imaging technologies in Türkiye, providing a platform for research, education, and scientific collaboration.
Amit Kumar Singh, General Manager at United Imaging Healthcare, said advanced imaging plays an important role in both patient care and scientific discovery. He noted that by introducing the uMR Jupiter 5T to Türkiye, the company hopes to support clinicians in addressing challenging clinical questions while providing researchers with new opportunities to explore disease mechanisms. As the collaboration continues, United Imaging, Sonomed, and Sezin Medical Imaging remain committed to bringing new capabilities and opportunities to the healthcare community.
