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Seminar - Thursday 28th June
by Michael Simpson 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Dear all, following the in-depth discussions after Laura Lee's presentation last week, Andy Young will now be presenting his seminar on: 'Neural responses to moving faces' this Thursday (28th June). Usual time 4pm, usual place, YNiC open plan. There will be refreshments afterwards. Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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summer students
by Tim Andrews 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Dear All, Silke and I interviewed a number of our current second year students yesterday for a summer bursary and were impressed by the standard. Many of the students expressed an interest in pursuing a research career in neuroimaging. We only had a couple of bursarys available, so I was wondering if anyone needed some help over the summer. I have spoken to a few of you about this, but, if anyone else is interested, let me know and I will be able to advise on suitable candidates. Best wishes, Tim -- Dr Tim Andrews Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD UK Tel: 44-1904-434356 Fax: 44-1904-433181 http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~ta505/ http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/psych/www/admissions/cns/

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YNiC Thursday Seminar 21st June - 4pm YNiC Open Plan
by Michael Simpson 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Dear all, there will be two speakers at this weeks YNiC Thursday evening Seminar. Usual time, 4pm, usual place, YNiC Open Plan. Laura Lee will start the session with an update on her study comparing localisation of visual regions in fMRI and MEG. Then Andy Young will be presenting work on 'Neural responses to moving faces'. Afterwards there will be wine. See you there, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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Seminar reminder!
by Michael Simpson 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Dear all, Just a reminder that Tom Hartley will be giving the Thursday evening YNiC Seminar tonight. Usual time (4pm), usual place (YNiC Open Plan). The title of the seminar is: Voxel Based Morphometry (VBM) - outline of method and application to topographical memory. Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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MRI scanning procedures
by a.morland＠psychology.york.ac.uk 13 Jun '07

13 Jun '07

Dear All, Unfortunately my previous messages concerning MRI scanning appear not to have had the desired effect. Many investigators are still not fully prepared for their scan sessions and are expecting far too much from Chris, our new radiographer. This is putting her in an unfair position. The attached form will therefore have to be completed by investigators for all MRI projects. No form = No Scan! An example of a completed form is also attached for your reference. Chris has started to compile a file of the forms so that she will be able to set up scans appropriately for each project. If any student investigators you supervise are not reached by this message, please liaise with them so that forms are submitted ahead of any scan sessions they intend to book. Tony

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Thursday 14th June - YNiC Seminar - 4pm
by Michael Simpson 11 Jun '07

11 Jun '07

Dear all, Tom Hartley will be giving the Thursday evening YNiC Seminar this week. Usual time (4pm), usual place (YNiC Open Plan). The title of the seminar is: Voxel Based Morphometry (VBM) - outline of method and application to topographical memory. And yes, there'll be wine ;-) Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC Thursday seminar this week
by Gary Green 29 May '07

29 May '07

We are sorry to have to tell you that Piers Cornelissen has postponed his presentation for this Thursday (31st). There will therefore not be a meeting this week. The next Thursday seminar is on the 14th of June at 4.00pm -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk tel. 01904 435349 fax 01904 435356 mobile 07986 778954

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TMS Equipment
by Andy Ellis 29 May '07

29 May '07

Dear All The Department has been awarded £12,450 from the University's Strategic Equipment Fund for the purchase of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) equipment. This is first and foremost a contribution towards the start-up needs of Silke Goebel and Beth Jefferies, but once the equipment is purchased and installed in YNiC later this year, it will be available to others when Silke and Beth are not using it. Andy -- Professor Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD England Tel. +44 (0)1904 433140 http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/psych/www/people/biogs/awe1.html

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Re: Supine projector in MEG
by lmb503＠york.ac.uk 23 May '07

23 May '07

GARY told me to post this to YNiC users, as it is not documented anywhere. Just following orders... (And some users do operate for themselves!!!) On May 23 2007, Andre wrote: >YNIC USERS SHOULD NOT BE CHANGING THESE SETTINGS! > >PERIOD! > >It is the operator's job. > >************************************************************************ > >Andre Gouws >User Support Manager >York Neuroimaging Centre >The Biocentre >York Science Park >Heslington >YO10 5DG > >Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435328 >Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356 > > > >lmb503(a)york.ac.uk wrote: >> Dear all >> >> Some time-saving tips for when using the supine projector screen in >> MEG.... >> >> Orientation needs to be changed using projector handset: >> Menu - Main - Mirror- H&V invert >> >> Image can be moved up/down using projector handset 'Lens shift' buttons. >> >> Image also needs to be much smaller than for standard projector, as it >> gets 'amplified' by the greater distance. >> >> Lisa Brindley >> >> >> >

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Supine projector in MEG
by lmb503＠york.ac.uk 23 May '07

23 May '07

Dear all Some time-saving tips for when using the supine projector screen in MEG.... Orientation needs to be changed using projector handset: Menu - Main - Mirror- H&V invert Image can be moved up/down using projector handset 'Lens shift' buttons. Image also needs to be much smaller than for standard projector, as it gets 'amplified' by the greater distance. Lisa Brindley

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Thursday seminar
by Sam Johnson 22 May '07

22 May '07

Hello all, Well after a rather disappointing turn out last week I can only apologise again for the lack of alcohol following Michael's talk and reassure everyone that normal service will be resumed, the wine is ready and waiting. Even better though is the prospect of a project proposal from Jakke Tamminen, and a brainstorm feedback from Laura Lee. Jakke will be talking about his project "Neural correlates of novel word learning". Laura will talk about "Outcomes of Brainstorming. Comparing fMRI & MEG; category-selectivity in the visual cortex". Laura's asked me to emphasise that this won't be the same as her departmental talk, she'll be talking much more about techniques and analysis rather than results, discussing filtering, block design in MEG and virtual electrodes, so there's sure to be something for everyone. Hope to see you all on Thursday, Thanks, Sam

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Cognitive Neuroscience Meeting and Electrophysiology Workshop Dundee August 28-31 2007
by Andy Ellis 21 May '07

21 May '07

> >-----Original Message----- >From: AHPD Departmental Contacts [mailto:AHPD-DEPTS@JISCMAIL.AC.UK] On >Behalf Of Lynda Mcdonald >Sent: 21 May 2007 10:47 >To: AHPD-DEPTS(a)JISCMAIL.AC.UK >Subject: Cognitive Neuroscience Meeting and Electrophysiology Workshop >Dundee August 28-31 2007 > > >The British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience (BACN) Annual Meeting is >being held in the University of Dundee, 29-31 August 2007. > >This year's conference will include Symposia on: > >Learning and Memory - Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives >Exploring the Dynamics of Human Attention Control >Cognitive Neuropsychiatry >Implications of Cognitive Neuroscience for Education >The Musical Brain > >Open Platform and Poster presentations are invited > >Further details can be found at: >http://www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology/bacn/welcome.htm > >Abstract submission deadline June 1st 2007 > > >The BACN meeting will be preceded by the ESRC Cognitive Electrophysiology >UK Workshop on the 28th August 2007 >http://www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology/bacn/relatedevents.htm > >Cognitive Electrophysiology UK was established in 2006 with the aim of >facilitating communication among researchers who use event-related >potentials (ERPs) to investigate cognition. This workshop is one of a series >of meetings designed to provide Principal Investigators, postdoctoral >researchers and postgraduate students with a forum in which to present their >work to other ERP groups and share their methodological expertise. > > >Douglas D. Potter >School of Psychology >(Room 4.42, Scrymgeour Building) >University of Dundee >Dundee >Scotland >DD1 4HN > >http://www.dundee.ac.uk/psychology/ddpotter/ >Email d.d.potter(a)dundee.ac.uk > >Office (+44)1382 384632 >Lab (+44)1382 388261 >Fax (+44)1382 229993 > >All material contained herewith confidential to recipient Opinions expressed >are those of the sender not the institution > >Lynda McDonald >School Secretary >School of Psychology >University of Dundee >Dundee >DD1 4HN > >Telephone 01382 384622 >Fax 01382 229993 -- Professor Andy Ellis Department of Psychology University of York York YO10 5DD England Tel. +44 (0)1904 433140 http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/psych/www/people/biogs/awe1.html

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Thursday evening
by Sam Johnson 16 May '07

16 May '07

Hello all, Just a reminder that tomorrow evening the Thursday evening session at YNiC will consist of Garreth giving a project presentation for his next MEG study, looking at amplitude modulation, and Angel talking about the usefulness of noise reduction for different data sets. We've got the next couple of weeks' sessions booked, but this is now your chance to volunteer to 'run' a session. You can present work, ideas, problems, or opt for a more traditional journal club approach. If we don't have any volunteers stepping forward, we'll be moving to the "who hasn't stepped back" method instead :) Hope to see you tomorrow, Sam

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Oscillations presentation
by Michael Simpson 11 May '07

11 May '07

Dear all, a number of you have asked for a copy of the presentation on oscillations that I gave last night. It can now be downloaded as a pdf here: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/docwiki/MEG_Experiments Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC Seminar, Thursday 10th May.
by Michael Simpson 08 May '07

08 May '07

Dear all, I will be giving the YNiC Thursday evening seminar this Thursday, 10th May, at 4pm in YNiC Open Plan. I plan to present an introduction to oscillatory brain activity, and then discuss the linked article which studies whether 'oscillations in brain potentials are mere epiphenomena'. The article is short, only a letter, and so is not arduous to read in advance. This should be of particular interest to anyone currently analysing MEG data, or about to embark on an MEG study. https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/events/ynic-thursday-seminar/ Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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request for data to present at 4-D Users meeting
by rem 03 May '07

03 May '07

Dear YNiC Users I will be "YNiC representative" in the Cognitive Roundtable session at the 4-D Users meeting in June. The aim is to showcase MEG data generated by the YNiC analysis tools to the rest of the 4-D User community. Therefore I am looking for some data from cognitive experiments to include in my presentation, particularly if you have also done some beamforming and virtual electrode analysis. The catch is that I will only have 5-7 minutes to deliver the presentation. I am hoping to provide the audience with a brief overview of a few different cognitive studies within this 5-7 minutes. I am planning to present a maximum of 5 experiments (it does not have to be a complete data set) and talk about each study for about 1 min. If you would like your study to be presented in this way at the 4-D Users meeting, please get in touch with me and we can start working on your slides. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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Thursday 4pm session
by Sam Johnson 01 May '07

01 May '07

Hello all, This week's Thursday session will be an "open" brainstorm in which Philip Quinlan will talk about some of his results so far using MEG to investigate the processing of chimaeric sounds. As well as an interesting discussion, the session will provide those who have not yet had a brainstorm an opportunity see what's on offer. If that's not enough to tempt you, the usual alcohol bribe is also in place. Thanks, Sam. -- Sam Johnson Science Manager, York NeuroImaging Centre University of York http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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Holly Bridge talk revised timing
by a.morland＠psychology.york.ac.uk 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

Due to popular demand, Holly's talk will now start at 2pm. Holly Bridge, Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow, University of Oxford will be talking on the following at YNiC. Combining diffusion-weighted and functional MRI to investigate normal and abnormal human visual cortex Time: 2-3pm Date: 2nd May Cheers Tony

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Seminar at YNiC Wednesday 2nd May 12-1pm
by a.morland＠psychology.york.ac.uk 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Holly Bridge, Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow, University of Oxford will be talking on the following at YNiC. Combining diffusion-weighted and functional MRI to investigate normal and abnormal human visual cortex Time: 12-1pm Date: 2nd May Cheers Tony

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Staff Cricket
by Michael Simpson 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Dear all, I now have the application form for the staff cricket league, and will be about to enter a team into it for Psychology. As stated in previous mailings, there will be approximately 10 games between mid May and the end of August, all starting at 5.30 on the Oak Tree pitches (almost opposite Psychology ... ). The matches are friendly in nature and cater for all abilities. Novices welcome, the only criteria is that you are either Uni staff or post-graduate. Rather than persistently cross-post throughout the summer, I'd like to set up a mailing list for interested parties. So, if you're interested in being kept informed of practices and games, please reply to me and I'll generate an email list. I don't mind whether your interested is at the level of spectating, playing a few games or stalwart; it'd just be good to collate a list of interested parties. The names that will automatically be added, as they've already shown (some) level of interest are: Me, Tony Morland, Tim Andrews, Andre Gouws, Sam Johnson, Gary Green, Garreth Prendergast, Philip Quinlan, Padraic Monaghan, Peter Thompson, Phil Pell, Tom Hartley, Andy Ellis, Martin Edmundson, Sam Gardiner, Tom Hartley, Padraig Kitterick, Richard Allen. Hopefully there will be an outdoor net session either next week or the week after. I'll let you know when I know. With thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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Thursday 26th April - YNiC Seminar
by Michael Simpson 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Dear all, Its a new term and the YNiC Thursday evening Seminars are back! Usual time, 4pm in YNiC Open Plan. The new timetable of talks will be presented and discussed on Thursday evening. However, in the timetable will be a series of talks where YNiC Users feedback to the YNiC User community from their Brainstorm sessions. The idea is that they will present a similar presentation to what they presented at their Brainstorm, discuss the problems that were highlighted, and then present their subsequent findings. Hopefully, these presentations will be of interest to all YNiC Users. First up this Thursday (26th April), is Laura Barca with her presentation: "My experiences with Virtual Electrodes: Feedback from a YNiC Brainstorm." With thanks, Michael -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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MRI scanning procedures
by a.morland＠psychology.york.ac.uk 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Dear All, [Sorry for cross postings] Apologies for the long message, but please read it carefully because it contains information concerning MRI scanning. YNiC now has a new radiographer, Chris Alderson, who has extensive experience of MRI scanning. She is however new to the research environment and will therefore be in need of support from researchers using the scanner. With this is mind this seems like a good opportunity to remind investigators of the following. 1) Scanning Protocols Please be sure that you know the scanning protocols that you will be using. In many circumstances your protocols are saved on the scanner in a project folder named with your project number (e.g. P1025). If you do not know your protocols, please get in touch with your SLO so that we can prepare a scanning protocol for you. If you are obtaining structural scans as part of an MEG study, there is already a predefined protocol that Chris is aware of. 2) Stimulus arrangements It is also essential that you are able to present your stimuli without assistance from Chris. You will also need to be able to give clear instructions to Chris about when she should commence scanning with respect to stimulus onset etc. You are, of course, able to liaise with your SLO if you need help. 3) Timeliness As a courtesy to Chris, please ensure that you and your participants arrive promptly for your scanning session. Also, be sure to book the appropriate amount of time for your scan session. This is likely to become increasingly important as non-research clinical scanning picks up, because we will be unable to have research time overrun to displace or delay fee paying clinical scanning. 4) Participant preparation It is the investigators responsibility to have their participants prepared for the scan and prepared on time. This means that participants need to be registered for the scan and appropriately dressed. Participants are able to wear gowns if they clothing is not suitable for scanning. Chris is responsible for a final screening of the participant and will take them into the exam room. 5) Access to corridor, console room and exam room. Only investigators who have been named as such may be present in the console room during scanning. Participants should be prepared for scanning in the corridor, where changing facilities and lockers for valuables are available and should be used. Once the participant is ready, only the investigator should enter the console room to let Chris know that the participant is ready. Chris will then invite the participant to come through to the console room, where she will perform final checks, and then take them through to the exam room. Please keep the number of investigators in the console to a minimum. Please note that as the centre becomes busier (as anticipated) adhering to the above with become increasingly more important. If you are unsure about anything raised in this message, please feel free to get in touch with me, Andre Gouws or your SLO. Thanks Tony

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Cricket nets
by Michael Simpson 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

Dear all, We are going to try and have one more indoor cricket net before the end of Easter. From asking those who were at the last net, the best time would be next Wednesday. However, at 6 - 7 pm two of the four nets are booked for Universtiy staff. Before and after they are usually full for Badminton. Depending on interest, you would all be welcome to attend the staff nets. I go regularly. However, if there are a number of us it may be polite to book an extra net or two for our own use. Also, if you are a novice but keen, I'll make sure I book an extra net so that batting is an enjoyable rather than intimidating experience! Let me know what the interest is so I can book the nets accordingly, thanks, Michael P.S. I'll book an outdoor net in a few weeks time. -- Dr Michael Simpson Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre Innovation Way York YO10 5DG Tel: 01904 567614 Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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Thursday Seminar
by Sam Johnson 29 Mar '07

29 Mar '07

Hello all, It seems that people are beginning to drift away for Easter, so there will be no Thursday afternoon session this week. There will be mails over the next couple of weeks setting out the plan for next term, and asking for volunteers to lead some sessions. Thanks, Sam

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Meeting @ Brunel 2nd April
by a.morland＠psychology.york.ac.uk 28 Mar '07

28 Mar '07

----------------------------------------------------------- - Meeting Announcement (apologies for any cross-postings) - Monday 2nd April 2007 The Centre for Cognition and Neuroimaging at Brunel University is hosting a one-day symposium entitled "New Directions in Cognitive Neuroscience", which will have a particular focus on neuroimaging and electrophysiology. Confirmed speakers include: Prof. Larry Parsons (University of Sheffield, UK) Prof. Riitta Salmelin (Helsinki University of Technology, Finland) Prof. Masud Husain (Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, UK) Prof. Olaf Blanke (Brain-Mind Instiute, Switzerland) Prof. Beatrice de Gelder (Tilburg University, The Netherlands) Prof. Andy Smith (Royal Holloway, UK) The symposium is an open meeting and registration is free but mandatory. A buffet lunch and refreshments are included. Note that places are limited, so please book in advance. Poster contributions are welcome - please e-mail an abstract of no more than 250 words to michael.wright(a)brunel.ac.uk More details may be found at http://www.brunel.ac.uk/cogneuro We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! --- Noam Sagiv - Andrew Parton - Maria Uther Adrian Williams - Michael Wright - Taeko Wydell

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