U.S. N.M. Sen. Luján unveils new MRI scanner for University of New Mexico researchers

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 343

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) on Tuesday joined University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center officials in unveiling a new MRI scanner that will help researchers better study brain chemistry and the effects of microplastics on the human body.

Luján, who survived a stroke in 2022 and received treatment at UNMH, helped secure $3 million for the new equipment. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony, he said the experience left a profound impression on him.

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