Here’s how an NC State startup wants to make the next-generation MRI

A North Carolina State University chemistry professor wants to change the MRI — and his idea is gaining traction.

Vizma Life Sciences, a startup out of the lab of Thomas Theis, won the top dollar prize at N.C. State’s eGames event. The win in the $25,000 Dougherty Challenge is just a fraction of the more than $1 million in Small Business Innovation Research and other grants the firm has accumulated.

In an interview, Theis said the real value of the eGames prize is the reputation boost, critical…

A North Carolina State University chemistry professor wants to change the MRI — and his idea is gaining traction.

Vizma Life Sciences, a startup out of the lab of Thomas Theis, won the top dollar prize at N.C. State’s eGames event. The win in the $25,000 Dougherty Challenge is just a fraction of the more than $1 million in Small Business Innovation Research and other grants the firm has accumulated.

In an interview, Theis said the real value of the eGames prize is the reputation boost, critical… Read MoreCharlotte Business News – Local Charlotte News | Charlotte Business Journal