The Epilepsy Research Institute, in partnership with Cerca Magnetics and the University of Nottingham, is launching a two-year multi-institutional UKRI-funded project to support the clinical implementation of OPM-MEG within NHS epilepsy care.
This project will establish the first two clinical Optically Pumped Magnetometer-Magnetoencephalography (OPM-MEG) sites in the UK, generating the evidence needed to support certification, regulatory approvals, and future routine use of this next-generation brain imaging technology.
Opportunity for NHS epilepsy centres
As part of this UK-wide competition, we are inviting applications from all specialist NHS epilepsy centres, with a particular interest in hearing from Children’s Epilepsy Surgery Service centres.
Successful sites will:
- Host a new OPM-MEG system and magnetically shielded room (MSR)
- Work collaboratively on clinical evaluation studies
Recruit people with epilepsy to assess OPM-MEG safety and performance alongside existing investigations, including EEG and MRI - Help shape the future integration of OPM-MEG into epilepsy pathways
Installation of the OPM-MEG system and MSR is expected to begin in June 2027, with the clinical evaluation studies starting in early 2028.
What’s included?
Successful sites will receive:
- Full installation and set-up of an OPM-MEG system and MSR
- Training for site staff from Cerca Magnetics and the University of Nottingham
- System maintenance costs for 12 months from installation. An optional ongoing maintenance contract after 12 months will be available (approx. £50,000pa)
- Support from a postdoctoral research fellow and the Epilepsy Research Institute for the evaluation studies and cross-site collaborations
- Transfer of OPM-MEG system ownership following completion of the clinical evaluation studies
- Priority access to the full OPM-MEG economic model when ready for distribution
Find further information and application details here. Applications close on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 4pm.