Dear Users
This *Wednesday* (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a talk by Dr. Peter van
Zijl from Johns Hopkins University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/kki_staff.jsp?pid=1064
The title of Dr van Zijl's talk is "Chemical Exchange Saturation
Transfer (CEST) contrast agents". Please see below for the talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
CEST agents^1,2 exploit exchangeable protons to achieve contrast in MRI.
This can be
accomplished by using radiofrequency saturation at the NMR frequency of
these protons and
monitoring of the transfer of this saturation to the water protons
imaged in MRI. When
continuous saturation is applied, strong sensitivity enhancements
(factors of hundred to
hundreds of thousands depending on the protons) can be attained to image
micromolar
compounds. CEST agents have been broadly classified in terms of
containing paramagnetic
metals (paraCEST) or not (diaCEST). The main characteristic of diaCEST
agents is that the
chemical shift range of their exchangeable protons is limited to a range
of approximately 6-7
ppm positive with respect to the water signal, which can be extended by
another 6-7 ppm
through hydrogen bonding of the exchangeable site. Currently, protons
used for diaCEST
include OH (hydroxyl, ~0-3ppm from water), NH2 (amine ~0-3 ppm from
water), NH (amide, ~3-
4ppm from water; imino, ~5-7ppm from water). The main compounds are
carbohydrates
(sugars), peptides and proteins, and nucleic acids, which is important
to mention because these
are natural bio-organic substances. MRI is an insensitive method and,
contrary to PET and
optical approaches, the application of contrast agents often requires
physiologically
incompatible (micromolar-millimolar) concentrations. Unlike paramagnetic
metallic contrast
agents, diaCEST provides natural, non-metallic labels. As a consequence,
this methodology
has already allowed the use of many agents in vivo in animals, while
endogenous markers such
as cellular peptides and sugar derivatives are even been studied in
humans. Recent data
suggest that amide proton transfer (APT) may provide a biomarker for
separating tumor
recurrence from treatment necrosis in the brain. ^3
In this presentation, an overview will be given of current diaCEST
agents as well as of
their applications and pitfalls. Based on its non-invasive character,
diaCEST is expected to
revolutionize the rapid translation of contrast agents to the clinic.
The field is evolving rapidly
and many novel exogenous agents and endogenous markers are expected to
be discovered in
the near future.
Reference: 1) Ward KM et al. J Magn Reson 2000;143:79–87. 2) van Zijl
PC, Yadav NN. Magn Reson
Med. 2011;65(4):927-48. 3) Zhou J. et al. Nat Med. 2011;17(1):130-4.
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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
Dear Users
Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a talk by Dr Aneurin Kennerley from
the University of Sheffield.
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/staff/research/aneurin-kennerley
The title of Dr Kennerley's talk is "Concurrent 7T fMRI and 2-D Optical
Imaging Spectroscopy: Towards building a forward model between neuronal
activity and the BOLD signal". Please see below for the talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become the cornerstone
of cognitive neuroscience in recent years. The widely used Blood
Oxygenation Level Dependent (BOLD) signal is often used to interpret
changes in neuronal activation. However, at present, a biophysical
understanding of the neurovascular drivers of the BOLD signal is not
clear and thus hinders any quantitative estimation of the underlying
neuronal activity.
Neuroimaging research at the University of Sheffield drives towards
building a forward biophysical model of this complex relationship. As
part of this multidisciplinary group my research is aimed at developing
a general model of the BOLD signal which can model both intra- and
extra- vascular MR signals, across a wide range of imaging parameters,
from estimates of the haemodynamic changes.
Validation and refinement of the haemodynamic response models underlying
fMRI signals, an essential precondition for the correct interpretation
of human BOLD data requires invasive multimodal animal imaging. I have
developed an innovative in-vivo methodology for concurrent fMRI and 2D
optical imaging spectroscopy (2D-OIS) techniques for simultaneous
measurement of BOLD signal and underlying haemoglobin changes to
neuronal activation in the healthy rodent model.
Applications of this technology include: 1) Understanding of the
negative BOLD signal (Boorman et al 2010). Most researchers assume a
negative BOLD to be a result of either neuronal inhibition or vascular
steal. It is only with the simultaneous, independent measurement of
haemoglobin changes (with 2D-OIS) that one could disassociate any
possible physiological relationships; 2) Refinement of mathematical and
biophysical models of both the BOLD signal and optical imaging
spectroscopy techniques (Kennerley et.al. 2009); 3) Calibration of
non-BOLD fMRI techniques such as VASO and ASL; 4) Interpretation of
abnormal BOLD responses; specifically in disease and trauma conditions
in which either neuronal or haemodynamic breakdown could be responsible.
[1] Boorman, L.W. et.al. (2010) /Journal of Neuroscience/. /30(12):
4285-94;/ [2] Kennerley, A.J. et.al (2009) /NeuroImage 47:1608-1619/;
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************************************************************************
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
Dear Users
This Thursday (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a talk by Dr Aneurin
Kennerley from the University of Sheffield.
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/staff/research/aneurin-kennerley
The title of Dr Kennerley's talk is "Concurrent 7T fMRI and 2-D Optical
Imaging Spectroscopy: Towards building a forward model between neuronal
activity and the BOLD signal". Please see below for the talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become the cornerstone
of cognitive neuroscience in recent years. The widely used Blood
Oxygenation Level Dependent (BOLD) signal is often used to interpret
changes in neuronal activation. However, at present, a biophysical
understanding of the neurovascular drivers of the BOLD signal is not
clear and thus hinders any quantitative estimation of the underlying
neuronal activity.
Neuroimaging research at the University of Sheffield drives towards
building a forward biophysical model of this complex relationship. As
part of this multidisciplinary group my research is aimed at developing
a general model of the BOLD signal which can model both intra- and
extra- vascular MR signals, across a wide range of imaging parameters,
from estimates of the haemodynamic changes.
Validation and refinement of the haemodynamic response models underlying
fMRI signals, an essential precondition for the correct interpretation
of human BOLD data requires invasive multimodal animal imaging. I have
developed an innovative in-vivo methodology for concurrent fMRI and 2D
optical imaging spectroscopy (2D-OIS) techniques for simultaneous
measurement of BOLD signal and underlying haemoglobin changes to
neuronal activation in the healthy rodent model.
Applications of this technology include: 1) Understanding of the
negative BOLD signal (Boorman et al 2010). Most researchers assume a
negative BOLD to be a result of either neuronal inhibition or vascular
steal. It is only with the simultaneous, independent measurement of
haemoglobin changes (with 2D-OIS) that one could disassociate any
possible physiological relationships; 2) Refinement of mathematical and
biophysical models of both the BOLD signal and optical imaging
spectroscopy techniques (Kennerley et.al. 2009); 3) Calibration of
non-BOLD fMRI techniques such as VASO and ASL; 4) Interpretation of
abnormal BOLD responses; specifically in disease and trauma conditions
in which either neuronal or haemodynamic breakdown could be responsible.
[1] Boorman, L.W. et.al. (2010) /Journal of Neuroscience/. /30(12):
4285-94;/ [2] Kennerley, A.J. et.al (2009) /NeuroImage 47:1608-1619/;
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************************************************************************
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
Some users may need to be aware of this particular bug in EEG.
--
Claire Fox
PA to Professor Gary Green
The York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 435329
Fax: 01904 435356
Email: Claire.fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
FYI
---------------------------------------
Dear colleagues,
We would like to invite you to contribute your research to our special
issue on the role of brain oscillations in language processing, to
appear in Frontiers in Language Science.
You can visit the web site at:
_http://www.frontiersin.org/languagesciences/specialtopics/brain_oscillatio…
See detailed description below.
The call has been very successful so far and prominent figures in the
field have joined us in this project.
We are looking forward to receiving your research.
Best wishes,
Lucia Melloni & Marcela Pena
*Brain Oscillations during Language Processing: from Perception to
Production *
/Deadline for abstract submission: 01 Sep 2011 /
/Deadline for full article submission: 15 Dec 2011 /
Language processing is a seemingly effortless task that requires the
integration of speech units (e.g., phonemes, syllables, words, etc.)
occurring at different rates. In particular, temporal binding for speech
should occur within and across different temporal scales, necessitating
multiple simultaneous windows of integration for prosodic, semantic,
syntactic and pragmatic processing. Recent evidence suggests that
neuronal oscillations may reflect both tracking linguistic units at
their individual rhythms as well as integrating speech units over a
large range of temporal scales.
The present Research Topic would like to evaluate current theories and
evidence for a mechanistic role of neuronal oscillations in measuring
language processing, covering the latest advances brought about by EEG,
MEG and fMRI imaging methods. Our main focus is to highlight innovative
and foundational studies that go beyond methodological issues and
advance our theoretical understanding of the role of brain oscillations
in language processing. Contributions from the pioneers of this field
are selected, illustrating how the study of brain oscillations has
allowed investigating theoretically relevant questions that could not be
addressed by more traditional methods. The topic thus aims at deepening
our mechanistic understanding of language processing and bringing us
closer to bridging the gap between brain, mind and behavior for the
crucial cognitive function of speech.
Hosted By:
Marcela Pena <http://www.frontiersin.org/people/MarcelaPena/5634>,
Catholic University of Chile, Chile
Lucia Melloni <http://www.frontiersin.org/people/LuciaMelloni/32689>,
Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Germany
------------------------------
Lucia Melloni, Ph.D
Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Deutschordenstr. 46
60528 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
lucia.melloni(a)brain.mpg.de <mailto:lucia.melloni@brain.mpg.de>
T: +49 69 96769-268 <tel:%2B49%2069%2096769-268>
F: +49 69 96769-327 <tel:%2B49%2069%2096769-327>
--
Gary Green
Dear all,
for the few of you who wanted to follow up some of the references from my
talk today, I've put the presentation here:
/groups/resources/hbmReview.pptx
Some of the videos probably won't work, so I've added links to where they
may be accessed.
Michael
FYI
-------- Original Message --------
To Whom it May Concern:
ATR Neural Information Analysis Laboratories, Kyoto, Japan, have
openings for researcher positions and invite applications from
Ph.D. holders (or Ph.D. candidates who are very close to completion)
with strong motivations and ambitions in the research project
described below.
Our institute ATR, located in western Japan, is one of the top
research centers in computational neuroscience, biomedical signal
processing, and robotics in Asia (see http://www.cns.atr.jp/en/ for
more details). Our group research on brain-machine interface (BMI),
which controls actuators by estimating human movement and intension
from brain activities measured noninvasively by MEG, EEG, fMRI, and
NIRS. In particular, we focus on developing information scientific
methods, bio-measurement techniques, and neurosciences.
The project for which we are recruiting aims to construct a new
information-communication technology to connect people and machines
through engineering applications of neuroscience. More specifically,
the project's goal is to develop a BMI methodology that works well in
various environments in the real world by simultaneous measurement of
human behavior and brain activities and also by parallel and
distributed processing of large-scale data.
We look forward to your applications and recommendations.
Shin Ishii
ATR Neural Information Analysis Laboratories, Kyoto, Japan
= Job description =
(1) Ambient informatics team
The researcher will join a team dedicated for establishing an
environment for continuous measurement and recognition of human
behavior in a daily life. Here, the "environment" includes hardware
facilities, efficient network, and pattern recognition algorithms and
software. The team is supported by engineers. Data measurement
devices include stereo cameras, laser range finders, microphones,
pyroelectric sensors, power monitors (for appliance), and
bio-measurement devices (for electromyogram (EMG), heart pulse, blood
pressure, perspiration, and temperature). Good proposals for
additional measurement modalities will be welcomed.
(2) Decoding team
The researcher will join a team dedicated for developing artifact
reduction and decoding algorithms for brain activities measured under
real environments. Brain activity data measured in real environments
would often be contaminated by non-brain signals, which must be
reduced by all means for further analysis. By solving a challenging
research problem of decoding of movement or intension in uncontrolled
experiments, the team will develop BMI algorithms under real
environments. The successful candidate should have a strong
background in machine learning, information retrieval, or statistical
signal processing. Excellent programming skills and experiences of
large-scale data analysis will be advantageous.
(3) Neurosciences team
The researcher will join a team dedicated for neuroscience studies
focusing on human decision making and motor control under real
environments. The team's challenging goal is to elucidate the neural
bases involved in decision making and motor control, which are
sufficiently robust even in the uncertain real world, by fully
utilizing newly developed techniques of brain machine interface.
The teams include several foreign researchers and we also have
collaborated closely with researchers in countries overseas. Thus,
applications from abroad are particularly welcome.
= Requirements =
Applicants must:
- have a Ph.D. (or be near completion).
- have strong motivations and ambitions to take part in the research above.
Also, researchers having interest in neural and human science with
expertise in one or more of the following areas are welcomed:
- Statistics, machine learning, parallel distributed computing, signal
processing, artificial intelligence, bio-measurement and
instrumentation, computer vision, statistical physics, cognitive
psychology.
Exceptional applicants with a master’s or equivalent degree will be
considered as well.
= Number of openings =
Few
= Employment conditions =
Position : Full-time Researcher / Full-time Research Engineer
Tenure : Single year based contract, renewable based on evaluation
Treatment: Based on individual performance
Work Location:
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR)
2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan
= Application materials =
Please submit the following five materials to the contact address
below, either in printed or electronic form:
1. CV
2. List of publications
3. Reprints of 1–3 major publications
4. Document (one or two pages in A4 or letter size) describing:
- Summary of your previous research
- Interests and proposal for research
- Additional research skills not directly foreseeable from publications
5. Recommendation letters from two researchers
* Original documents you submit will not be returned.
= Judging system =
After documentary examination, we ask for presentation and interview
if needed
= Starting date =
After October 2011 (negotiable)
= Deadline for application =
Opens until positions are filled.
= Contact =
ATR Neural Information Analysis Laboratories
(Application for Researcher Position)
2-2-2 Hikaridai, Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-0288, Japan
Email: dbi-info(a)atr.jp
= Use of personal data =
All personal data received will be properly managed and only be used
for the purpose of recruitment.
--
Gary Green
Dear Users
This Thursday (4 pm in YNiC) Michael Simpson will give a review of the
recent Human Brain Mapping meeting.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Best wishes
Rebecca
--
Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Tel: 01904 435 5373
Hi
Together with Andre and Nikos, we have collected some potentially very
interesting results via an fMRI study on task switching.
The issue is this. When we do group analyses with cluster correction,
3 very large blobs are found in contrasting cond 1 with cond 2.
However, in playing with fslview it is clear that within these blobs
there are more interesting localised islands of activity.
My dilemma is this if we simply report the cluster-corrected blobs
that is okay but what
I really want to discuss are these other ROIs.
So how do I get this published and satisfy the statisitcal reviewer?
I cannot do a simple a priori ROI analysis because some of the
conditions are relatively novel and we cant predict where the ROIs
might be.
We can do this via email or I can talk about this at YNiC next week
perhaps?
Philip.
********************************************************************
Philip Quinlan E-Mail: ptq1(a)york.ac.uk
Department of Psychology FAX: (01904) 323181
The University of York Tel: (01904) 320000 Ext. 3135
Heslington Direct : (01904) 323135
York
YO10 5DD
U.K.
********************************************************************
FYI
-------------------
A postdoctoral position is available for up to 3 years for a cognitive
neuroscientist interested in the functional and neural basis of
attention, control, and learning. The successful candidate will work on
a BBSRC-funded project investigating the role of action outcomes in
cognitive control, using fMRI, EEG, and behavioural methods.
The research will be conducted in Oxford as part of a new collaboration
between Dr Nick Yeung, in the Dept of Experimental Psychology at Oxford,
and Dr Florian Waszak, in the Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception
at the Universite Paris Descartes. We offer an international research
environment and the opportunity for the successful applicant to develop
skills in a broad range of complementary methods in cognitive neuroscience.
For more information about the post, including instructions on how to
apply, please visit:
http://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobsp…
Or contact Nick Yeung at nicholas.yeung(a)psy.ox.ac.uk
Further information about Yeung and Waszak's labs can be found at:
http://psyweb.psy.ox.ac.uk/acc/http://lpp.psycho.univ-paris5.fr/person.php?name=FlorianW
The closing date for applications is August 26, 2011.
--
Gary Green
Dear all,
just to let you know that there will be a school visit in YNiC from
10.00 until 11.15 tomorrow, July 20th. No workstations will be used,
however the presentation area will be being used. Therefore, Open Plan
will be busier than usual, and there will no doubt be a greater level of
background noise ...
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
I would like to thank everyone in Psychology, the YNiC-Users and the
YNiC Staff for all their contributions to celebrating the award of an
honorary doctorate to Karl Friston.
He asked me to pass on his additional appreciation to those of you who
contributed to the absolutely fabulous workshop in the Venables Room
yesterday. He was full of praise for the studies being undertaken and
for the excellent talks. He kept referring to the work for the rest of
the day and clearly took away some very strong impressions of the
research being carried out in Psychology.
I would also like to personally thank Claire Fox for her calm,
professional and wonderful organisation of all the events that were
associated with Karl Friston's visit.
Thank you all - we should do it again!
Gary
--
Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5DG
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349
PA - Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 or Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
Dear All,
Thanks to those who attended the reception at YNiC for Colin yesterday.
There was a really nice buzz about the place. Thanks particularly to those
who showed Colin around and demonstrated the different techniques we have at
YNiC. It gave an excellent (and correct) impression of the great research
that is taking place. Finally, thanks to Pete, Gary and Quentin for their
anecdotes and tributes to Colin and to Claire for organizing the event so
brilliantly.
Best wishes,
Tim
From: Tim Andrews [mailto:t.andrews@psych.york.ac.uk]
Sent: 13 July 2011 14:59
To: 'all(a)psych.york.ac.uk'; 'ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk'
Subject: Colin Blakemore - champagne reception at YNiC
Dear All,
Professor Colin Blakemore FRS will be receiving an honorary degree from the
University tomorrow (Thursday). Some of us have been directly influenced by
Colin's research, but many of you will be more aware of Colin's contribution
to the public understanding of science
http://www.neuroscience.ox.ac.uk/directory/colin-blakemore. To recognize
Colin's achievements, the Department will be holding a champagne reception
at YNiC around 3.20-3.30 tomorrow in the open plan area. There are a few of
us who know Colin well and we will say a few words about him. Quentin will
then say a few words about Colin's contribution to the MRC and his role more
generally in communicating the importance of science to the public.
You are all welcome to come to this event. It is only for a short time, so
please try and come if you can. It would also be great to see some younger
faces. If you are intending on coming, can you please email Claire Fox at
YNiC.
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/
Dear All,
Professor Colin Blakemore FRS will be receiving an honorary degree from the
University tomorrow (Thursday). Some of us have been directly influenced by
Colin's research, but many of you will be more aware of Colin's contribution
to the public understanding of science
http://www.neuroscience.ox.ac.uk/directory/colin-blakemore. To recognize
Colin's achievements, the Department will be holding a champagne reception
at YNiC around 3.20-3.30 tomorrow in the open plan area. There are a few of
us who know Colin well and we will say a few words about him. Quentin will
then say a few words about Colin's contribution to the MRC and his role more
generally in communicating the importance of science to the public.
You are all welcome to come to this event. It is only for a short time, so
please try and come if you can. It would also be great to see some younger
faces. If you are intending on coming, can you please email Claire Fox at
YNiC.
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/
Dear Colleagues
Many thanks to those of you who have volunteered or have been
volunteered to speak at the imaging workshop on Thursday morning.
The draft programme is
Imaging Workshop Thursday 14th July 2011
Venables Room, Department of Psychology
Start 9.30am
Piers Cornelissen and Katie Wheat
Padraig Kitterick
Sylvia Gennari and Gina Humphreys
Garreth Prendergast and Mark Hymers
Coffee 11am - 11.20am
Simon Duckett and Gary Green
Tony Morland, Ed Silson and Ivan Alvarez
Tim Andrews, Heidi Baseler, Rich Harris and Giulia Mattavelli
Lunch 1pm
So each team have about 15-20 minutes to present followed by questions
If you have not told Claire that you wish to have lunch please can you
do so today as we need to let the caterers know the final figures by the
end of the day.
Gary
--
Gary Green
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5DG
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349
PA - Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 or Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
I resisted the temptation to make any accusations....
> Err, with it being xl, I think there's only one candidate owner of that
> coat.......
>
>Sent from my HTC
>
>----- Reply message -----
>From: bsr505(a)york.ac.uk
>To: <ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk>
>Subject: Found Coat
>Date: Sat, Jul 9, 2011 19:24
>
>
>Dear all,
>
> After the humiliating (given the vastly superior resources at our
> disposal) defeat by the lectures/PhD students of the MSc students, I
> picked up a coat that was left in the pub (The Phoenix). It is a black XL
> Altura lightweight rain coat. If it is anyone's please email me back and
> I will get it back to you.
>
>Best,
>
>Bruce Rawlings
>
>--
>ynic-users mailing list
>ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
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>
Err, with it being xl, I think there's only one candidate owner of that coat.......
Sent from my HTC
----- Reply message -----
From: bsr505(a)york.ac.uk
To: <ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk>
Subject: Found Coat
Date: Sat, Jul 9, 2011 19:24
Dear all,
After the humiliating (given the vastly superior resources at our disposal)
defeat by the lectures/PhD students of the MSc students, I picked up a coat
that was left in the pub (The Phoenix). It is a black XL Altura lightweight
rain coat. If it is anyone's please email me back and I will get it back to
you.
Best,
Bruce Rawlings
--
ynic-users mailing list
ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/ynic-users
Dear all,
After the humiliating (given the vastly superior resources at our disposal)
defeat by the lectures/PhD students of the MSc students, I picked up a coat
that was left in the pub (The Phoenix). It is a black XL Altura lightweight
rain coat. If it is anyone's please email me back and I will get it back to
you.
Best,
Bruce Rawlings
FYI
----------------------------------------
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship -- Neural mechanisms of auditory perception
MRC Institute of Hearing Research -- Nottingham
A three year postdoctoral (career development) fellowship is now
available to study cortical responses to sound and their relationship to
auditory perception. This will involve combining neurophysiology and
behavioural methods to record neuronal responses in alert animals that
are actively listening and responding to sounds.
Salary commencing: £26,022 - £31,758
Closing date: 21 July 2011
Ref: IRC 24333
For further details please visit
www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies<http://www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies
<http://www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies%3chttp:/www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies>>
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply
please visit our job board https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an
online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this
advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or
hard copy) or who are unable to apply online should contact us by
telephone on 01793 867003, quoting reference number IRC 23444.
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
---------------------------------------
Dr C.J. Sumner
MRC Institute of Hearing Research.
chris(a)ihr.mrc.ac.uk
--
Gary Green
Dear All,
Thanks for all the kind help and advice you give me during my PHD study
years! I really appreciate it! I cannot do it without your help!
I left some chocolate on the table outside of Gary's office, please help
yourself to enjoy it!
Best regards,
Jing :)
Dear Users
Today (4-5 pm) there will be a project proposal presentation given
by Rich Harris. The title of Rich's talk is "The neural representation of
perceived changes in facial expression". Please see below for the talk
abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be provided.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
How the brain represents different aspects of faces remains controversial.
This experiment will present participants with stimuli drawn from morphed
continua between two different emotional facial expressions. In paired
presentations, a second face could: (1) be identical to the first; (2) share
the perceived expression category but differ physically along the morphed
continuum (within-expression change); (3) differ physically by the same
distance along the continuum but in a direction that leads participants to
classify the face pairs as showing expressions of different basic emotions
(between-expression change). Using an fMR-adaptation paradigm, our aim is to
reveal regions of the brain whose activity corresponds to our sensitivity to
changes in facial expression.
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk
Tel: 01904 435 5373
Dear all,
as most of you will know, it is the University Open day today. We will
be having visits in YNiC from 11.30 until 15.00. YNiC Open Plan will
still be available, however, the presentation area in particular, will
be busier than usual.
Thanks,
Michael
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Dr Michael Simpson
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
Innovation Way
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 01904 567614
Web: http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk