Hello
Just a reminder that YNiC will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 6th April)
for systems patching. We'll be taking for storage offline for updates so
remote desktops, cluster and booking systems etc will be unavailable.
An update will be sent out once patching has been completed.
Thanks
Joe
Joe Lyons, Systems Administrator
York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York
joe.lyons(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
01904 435343 | 01904 326818
Hi All,
The YNiC seminar for next Thursday has had to be postponed, we will let
everyone know when it is rescheduled.
Cheers,
Rich
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Dr Richard Aveyard
Senior Technical Specialist
York NeuroImaging Centre
University of York, UK
Hi all,
Your weekly update of YNiC goings-on:
*Easter Closures*
*YNiC will be closed to users 6-10th April inclusive.* The YNiC computing
systems will be offline to undergo patching during this time, so the *YNiC
remote desktops will not be available on Thursday the 6th of April*.
*New toolbox for YNiC MEG data *
MEG data generated at YNiC can now be analysed using the MNE-python
toolbox. For instructions on loading YNiC MEG data, visit the YNiC wiki,
here:
https://wiki.pages.ynic.york.ac.uk/MEG/MNE-Python/analysis_using_MNE.html
A tool to convert YNiC MEG data into the more common fif format is also
available, instructions here:
https://wiki.pages.ynic.york.ac.uk/MEG/Converting_YNiC_MEG_data.html
*YNiC User Inductions*
If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to
YNiC and/or
an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. Our next induction
will be on *Thursday the 30th of March, at 10:00*. Please ask them to
contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up.
*Level 0 operator training*
*The next L0 training session will be held on Wednesday the 5th of April,
13:00-15:00. * Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be
a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal
submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any
questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are
limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served
basis. Training must be booked at least a week before the session date, in
order to reserve the scanner booking.
*YNiC Seminars*
Our monthly YNiC seminar series continue on *Thursday the 6th of April*
with a talk from *Dr Tirso Gonzalez. *This talk will be held at YNiC at 4pm
and over zoom. Refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.
If you would like to speak at a YNIC seminar, or would like to suggest
someone, please let us know by replying to this email or support(a)ynic.ac.uk
Cheers,
Rich
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Dr Richard Aveyard
Senior Technical Specialist
York NeuroImaging Centre
University of York, UK
Hi all,
Please take particular note of a change to the general consent form
described below.
*Change to the YNiC General Consent form*
*The general consent form has been updated to specifically request 'Sex as
assigned at birth', where we previously requested 'Sex'. *This
clarification has been made to provide the appropriate data for MRI
operators to enter in the scanner to maintain participant safety. Please
let a member of YNiC staff know if your general consent details need
updating for any reason.
*YNiC User Inductions*
If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to
YNiC and/or
an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. Our next induction
will be on *Tuesday the 14th of March, at 10:00*. Please ask them to
contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up.
*Level 0 operator training*
*The next L0 training session will be held on Wednesday the 5th of April,
13:00-15:00. * Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be
a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal
submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any
questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are
limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served
basis. Training must be booked at least a week before the session date, in
order to reserve the scanner booking.
*YNiC Seminars*
Our monthly YNiC seminar series continue on *Thursday the 6th of April*
with a talk from *Dr Tirso Gonzalez. *This talk will be held at YNiC at 4pm
and over zoom. Refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.
If you would like to speak at a YNIC seminar, or would like to suggest
someone, please let us know by replying to this email or support(a)ynic.ac.uk
Cheers,
Rich
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Dr Richard Aveyard
Senior Technical Specialist
York NeuroImaging Centre
University of York, UK
Hi everyone
Today at *4pm* in *YNiC Open Plan* we have a talk by *Akul Satish*
titled "*Theta
and alpha oscillations in the hippocampus and medial parietal cortex
support the formation of location-based memories*".
Refreshments will be available for those attending in person at YNiC,
though you will also be able to view the talk via zoom using the following
link
https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/96762553290?pwd=UEluT1lMd3V5azY5YzNmWkJCV1VTdz…
(Meeting ID: 967 6255 3290 | Passcode: YO10)
We've also setup a Google Calendar so you can see any upcoming talks we
have scheduled.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19mZDNiNjNhY2Y4NzNiZDVkYzhhZD…
Thanks
Joe
Joe Lyons
York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC)
University of York
Hello
There was a brief power outage that has affected some of the services at
YNiC at about 6pm. The remote desktop nodes are currently down and we're
working to being them back up again.
We're let you know when things are back online.
Thanks
Joe
Joe Lyons, UNIX Systems Administrator
York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York
joe.lyons(a)ynic.york.ac.uk - 01904 435343
Dear YNiC users,
As many of you will know, the MEG system at YNiC suffered a technical
failure last year that has prevented us from offering MEG facilities for
some time. We have designed and fitted new electronics to rectify the
fault, and more recently, we have undertaken testing to establish that we
can reliably collect good quality data. This work is now complete, and the
MEG system is once again ready to make recordings.
As such, we are now offering MEG recording facilities with the proviso that
the system has not yet undergone long-term testing, so we are unable to
guarantee reliability. However, we can offer the assurance that in the
event that recordings are spoiled due to equipment failures, projects will
be reimbursed all charges.
We are doing everything within our power to ensure the ongoing quality of
MEG recordings: the stability of the power supply is constantly being
monitored, and regular quality assurance recordings are being performed. As
ever, we advise that researchers inspect their data as soon as possible
after collection and let us know if they have any concerns.
I will contact users who we know are waiting to run MEG projects separately
to make arrangements to commence recording, and we welcome any new project
applications.
If you would like any further information regarding MEG at YNiC, please
contact us at support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk .
Cheers,
Rich
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Dr Richard Aveyard
Senior Technical Specialist
York NeuroImaging Centre
University of York, UK
Hi all,
Just a reminder that at midday tomorrow, any accounts that have not signed
and returned the Appropriate Data Usage declaration form will lose access
to their YNiC accounts.
Anyone who missed the seminar can access it using the link below.
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/static/dpia_seminar.mp4
Further information, including the appropriate form, can be found here:
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/DataProtectionForms
Many thanks
Becky
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Rebecca Lowndes
Research Technician
York Neuroimaging Centre
Hi all
*Appropriate data usage declaration deadline*
All users must complete and sign and return an Appropriate Data Usage
declaration by midday on Friday the 17th of February to retain access to
their YNiC account. Anyone who missed the seminar can access it using the
link below.
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/static/dpia_seminar.mp4
Further information, including the appropriate form, can be found here:
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/DataProtectionForms
*Taught course tutorials in YNiC open plan*
YNiC will be hosting taught course tutorials in open plan on Thursday this
week, so please be warned that there will be *reduced access to desktop
computers in YNiC*, and more noise/ disruption than usual. *This week's
session will run from 11:00-13:00 today (Thursday).*
*YNiC User Inductions*
If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to
YNiC and/or
an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. Our next induction
will be on *Wednesday the 15th of February, at 11:00*. Please ask them to
contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up.
*Level 0 operator training*
*The next L0 training session will be held on Wednesday the 8th of March,
13:00-15:00. * Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be
a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal
submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any
questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are
limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served
basis. Training must be booked at least a week before the session date, in
order to reserve the scanner booking.
*YNiC Seminars*
We still have some spaces available for speakers this term. If you would
like to speak at a YNIC seminar, or would like to suggest someone, please
let us know by replying to this email or support(a)ynic.ac.uk
Many thanks
Becky
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Rebecca Lowndes
Research Technician
York Neuroimaging Centre
Dear All,
This is for anyone who uses YNiC now, or who may in the future.
As you may know, we have approval to ask certain health-related questions
when running studies at YNIC. These are included in Data Protection Impact
Assessment, DPIA_183
<https://vcs.ynic.york.ac.uk/ynic-public/forms/-/raw/master/YNICDPIA183.pdf>,
and are copied at the bottom of this email. To ask any health-related
questions that are not covered by this DPIA, researchers will need to
complete their own DPIA and obtain approval from the University Data
Protection Officer. We're planning to apply for an amendment to DPIA_183 to
include more health-related questions, and submit it on Tuesday 7th Feb.
Therefore, please send me any health related questions you would like to
add by 3pm on Tuesday 7th February. If they are approved then you won't
need to submit your own DPIA for those questions.
Best wishes,
Fiona - on behalf of the YNiC Research Ethics Committee
- Do you have any metallic implants or items including cardiac
pacemakers, pacing wires, cochlear implants, metallic aneurysm clips,
metallic fragments in the eye, certain types of bio-mechanical implants and
fixed dental braces?
- Do you have a programmable hydrocephalus shunt?
- Have you ever had any operations on your heart, head or spine? - Do you
have or have ever had a spinal or other neuro stimulator?
- Have you had any surgery which involved the use of medical implants?
(e.g., hip or knee replacements, breast or penile implants, or any
procedure using metal stents e.g., coronary arteries)?
- Do you have a fixed dental brace?
- Have you had any surgery in the last 3 months?
- Have you, at any time, had an injury to your eye involving metal
fragments?
- Do you have any shrapnel in your body?
- Do you have any medicinal patches? including nicotine, hormone
- Do you have epilepsy? / Have you ever had a fit or seizure?
- Do you have any diseases/disorders related to the eye or brain?
- Do you have an Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device? - Are you
claustrophobic?
- Do you have normal or corrected to normal vision?
- Do you wear glasses? / If yes, what prescription lenses do you wear?
- Do you have normal hearing?
- Are you neurologically healthy? / Do you have a history of neurological
disease?
- Do you have / have you had any neurological problems?
- Do you have/ have you had any psychiatric problems (including anxiety or
depressive disorders)?
- Do you have any history of mental illness?
- Do you have / have you had a developmental disorder?
- Do you have dyslexia?
- Do you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? / Do you
have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
- Are you taking certain prescription medications? (we may specify certain
medications, for example we might ask “Do you use medications/drugs with
potential vascular or central nervous system effects?”)
- Are you pregnant or do you believe you could be pregnant?
- Have you ever had a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) / stroke?
- Can you tell me when you had your stroke/ most recent stroke?
- Do you have any brain damage e.g., Parkinsons, Alzheimers?
- Other than your stroke, have you ever experienced any other form of brain
damage? Do you think it's possible you have dementia or Parkinson's
disease, for instance? Or have you ever suffered a traumatic brain injury?
- Do you experience fatigue?
- When you had your stroke, can you remember which hospital you were
admitted to? If so, do you remember which consultant you were seen by/had
contact with?
- Did you have any speech and language therapy following your stroke? If
so, how often did you have these sessions and for what period of time? Are
you taking part in any speech and language therapy at the moment?
- Since your stroke do you experience any weakness on one side of your
body? If so, which side?"
- If possible, it's useful for us to know which areas of your brain were
affected by your stroke. Can you remember having an MRI scan while in
hospital following your stroke? If so, do you remember which hospital this
scan took place at? Would you be happy for us to try and obtain some images
of this scan from the hospital? If so, we can submit a request together
with you, and can make sure you have access to these images as well if
that's something you'd like?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with any form of sleep disorder?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with any form of hormonal disorder?
- Are you a smoker?
*If the following questions are needed, the participant will be asked to
tick one box to confirm that all the statements they are given are true.
They will not be asked to answer these questions separately.*
During the past three months, I have not used any illicit drugs for
recreational purposes During the past three months, I have not regularly
consumed in excess of 14 units of alcohol (equivalent to six pints of beer
or seven glasses of wine) per week
We may also ask participants to complete: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality
Index (PSQI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the Beck Anxiety
Inventory (BAI).
