Mississippi State University and Premier Radiology are moving ahead with plans for a partnership that will facilitate research initiatives through MSU's Institute of Neurocognitive Science and Technology. Participating in ground-breaking ceremonies Tuesday for planned construction of an Imaging Center for Excellence in Starkville were (l-r) Starkville Mayor Dan Camp, MSU President Charles Lee, Premier Radiology executive director Jim Schaefer and Premier Radiology physician Vernon Barrow. The new center, to be located near the intersection of Highway 82 and Stark Road, will offer advanced radiology services to residents in the Starkville area.