Mednovus, Inc. is a privately-held California corporation in a long-term alliance with Quantum Magnetics, Inc. (wholly owned by GE Security). In addition, we have a pre-MRI screening development project with the National Research Council, Canada (NRC) - the Canadian government research organization comparable to NIH in the U.S.
Mednovus' in-house R&D development team is headed by Richard McClure and Fred Jeffers, former Co-Directors of the Eastman Kodak San Diego Laboratories, specializing in advanced magnetics research.
Mednovus has years of experience in the medical field, emphasizing an open partnering relationship with our customers. We place the highest importance on customer feedback - with the goal or providing the best products and the best service in the MR Safety industry.
Quantum Magnetics, Inc. is the "Center for Excellence for Magnetics" for GE Security, the world leader for explosive detection systems for aviation and homeland security. QM employs a large, international staff - many holding Ph.D.s in physics, chemistry, and engineering - and has received over $125M in R & D revenue from government agencies, including the U.S. Dept. of Defense, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Dept. of Transportation (FAA), and the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Awards include MIT Technology Review (World's Top 100 Innovators); SBIR Technology of Year Grand Prize (Landmine Detection); Aviation Security International Award of Excellence, and others.
National Research Council, Canada is recognized globally for research and innovation, and is a leader in the development of an innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through science and technology. NRC's Institute for Biodiagnostics in Winnipeg, Manitoba, develops and commercializes non-invasive devices and technologies for the diagnosis of serious medical conditions, such as infectious diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders that affect millions of Canadians. With more than 150 skilled professionals, the NRC-IBD research programs focus on applications of magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, optical imaging techniques and biomedical informatics.
