Facility

MAGNEtic resonance research FacilitY

MAGNEtic resonance research FacilitY (MAGNEFY), formerly known as WNMRC, is a core resource whose mission is to make state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance instruments and methods available to researchers, providing a venue for them to pursue their projects and develop their experience in NMR methods.

Wageningen NMR Centre (WNMRC) is established in 1992, and is based on a fruitful collaboration of several WU groups (BioNanoTechnology, Biophysics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Chemistry, Biobased Chemistry and Technology) and Research Institutes (Food & Biobased Research and Plant Research). In 2017 the name of the facility was changed into MAGNEtic resonance research FacilitY (MAGNEFY). MAGNEFY offers cost-effective access and support for training, operation and interpretation of magnetic resonance techniques for groups inside and outside WUR.

Expertise

MAGNEtic resonance research FacilitY is a rare and unique NMR facility in Europe. It offers user access to various NMR, MRI and ESR spectrometers (ranging from low to high magnetic fields, including imaging, solid state (MAS) and liquid state NMR), with applications ranging from molecular, cells and organisms suspensions to complex foods and intact plant level.

MAGNEFY covers a unique range of possibilities and applications in agriculture, food sciences, biology, environmental sciences, soil sciences, biotechnology and (bio)physics. The Centre offers access to and training on the NMR, MRI and ESR spectrometers, databases, data processing, and interpretation of data for applications in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Food, and Biology.

MAGNEFY is partner in the uNMR-NL initiative, currently operating a 950 MHz system that will be upgraded to a 1200 MHz system in 2021.