ALT State and university officials cut the ribbon on the University of South Carolina Brain Health Center in March 2026. The image shows seven individuals standing together behind a branded USC Brain Health ribbon, holding large scissors poised to cut the ribbon on the new facility. Pictured from left to right are USC VP for Research Julius Fridriksson, USC Floyd School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Research Leo Bonilha, USC President Michael Amiridis, South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, USC Brain Health patient caregiver Laura Haynes and USC Board of Trustees Chair Thad Westbrook.

ALT Illustration of a physical therapist assisting an older adult as they walk using parallel support bars. The older adult, smiling, holds the rail with both hands while being guided and supported at the arm by the therapist. The setting is a physical therapy space, with simple background elements suggesting exercise equipment.

ALT University of South Carolina Vice President for Research uses his hands to illustrate a point as he speaks with representatives of the media (just off camera) about USC's new 7-Tesla MRI scanner. He stands in front of a garnet "USC Brain Health" banner and just behind the beautiful new MRI scanner, which is white and still bears protective blue plastic used to protect the sensitive equipment during shipping and installation.

ALT A closer photo of the University of South Carolina's new 7-Tesla MRI scanner. The view shows the "donut hole" opening in the scanner, where patients slide in for imaging. Visible are two round dials and the scanner's name "[Siemens Healthineers] MAGNETOM Terra.X, powered by Ultra IQ Technology."