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Fwd: [megcommunity] MSc/PhD Positions at Dalhousie University
by Gary Green 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

FYI ------------------ We are recruiting MSc and PhD students for a funded MEG study looking at neuronal connectivity and stroke recovery. Students will have the opportunity to undergo research through the Depts of Kinesiology or Psychology/Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This research project will capitalize on the spatiotemporal resolution of MEG to examine changes in connectivity within the sensorimotor network of individuals post-stroke. Specifically, the goal of this research is to ‘pave the road to post-stroke rehabilitation’. Identifying the ‘normal’ sensorimotor network and establishing the relationship between network re-organization and functional recovery will permit the development and implementation of treatments to direct brain recovery. With regard to the proposed research project, and in groups of non-disabled controls and patients post-stroke, our objectives include: 1. To establish the connectivity pattern of the ‘normal’ sensorimotor network and demonstrate the ability to detect changes within the network using an established motor learning paradigm 2. Using clinical measures of upper limb function, we will establish the relationship between the pattern of sensorimotor network connectivity and functional recovery in well and poorly recovered patients You can find more information at: http://myweb.dal.ca/sh539856/ If interested, please e-mail Dr. Shaun Boe (s.boe(a)dal.ca <mailto:s.boe@dal.ca>) or Dr. Tim Bardouille (tim.bardouille(a)nrc.ca <mailto:tim.bardouille@nrc.ca>). Best, Tim Bardouille. --------------------------------------------------------- Timothy Bardouille, PhD, Research Officer Laboratory for Clinical MEG NRC Institute for Biodiagnostics (Atlantic) Office: Halifax Infirmary 3900 - 1796 Summer Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3A7 Phone: 902-473-1865 Lab: 902-470-3936 Fax: 902-473-1851 ---------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: [Eeglabnews] EEGLAB 10.2.5.5 now available - critical upgrade
by Gary Green 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

FYI These changes may be important if you are using EEGLAB for multiple subject analyses Gary -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Eeglabnews] EEGLAB 10.2.5.5 now available - critical upgrade Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:43:48 +0200 From: Arnaud Delorme <arno(a)ucsd.edu> To: eeglabnews(a)sccn.ucsd.edu Dear EEGLAB users, New EEGLAB version 10.2.5.5 is now available. This is a critical update if you are using EEGLAB STUDY sets to process multiple subjects. This version fixes 3 important problems: - Plotting ERP and power spectral scalp topographies (a problem that appeared in EEGLAB 10.2.2.4 two months ago). You will not need to recompute anything. - Plotting ERSP data (for independent component clusters and channels) when a common baseline is being subtracted from the data (not the default option). You will not need to recompute anything. - Correctly computing component cluster ERSPs when independent components were selected using a residual variance threshold. Simply download the latest version of EEGLAB 10; upon opening a STUDY, a warning message will appear if you need to recompute ERSPs. EEGLAB 9.0.8.6 has also been updated. The list of all recent changes are available at: http://sccn.ucsd.edu/wiki/EEGLAB_revision_history We are constantly working on new test scripts to attempt to validate outputs for complex STUDY structures. Whenever you encounter a problem, please submit a bug report at http://sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab/bugzilla. <http://sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab/bugzilla> Thank you for using EEGLAB, A. Delorme

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Help with mri analysis
by philip quinlan 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

I have two related but different tasks - task A and task B. I find that when you do task A regions x, y, z light up and when you do task B regions x, y, z, and w light up. As we all know all regions of the brain light up to varying degrees regardless what's going on but what I want to be able to demonstrate is that w really is a region unique to task B. I should add the data for tasks A and B were collected under different conditions so no simple 'contrast' is possible. Any help gratefully received. 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. ********************************************************************

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YNiC Desktop and Cluster Upgrade
by Mark Hymers 09 Sep '11

09 Sep '11

Hi, On Friday 23rd September, we'll be upgrading the YNiC desktops and cluster machines to a new software release. The main changes are: * FSL 3.3 will no longer be available * FSL 4.1.4 will be upgraded to FSL 4.1.8 * The default Matlab version will move to 7.12 * python2.5 will move to python2.6 (2.5 will still be available but some modules may be missing) Unsupported software changes: * afni will be updated from 20101222 -> 20110610 * freesurfer 4.5 will no longer be available; 5.1 will be available instead (although possibly not immediately, we'll announce this at the time) This means that on the morning of Friday 23rd, there will be some disruption at YNiC and the remote desktop service will be unavailable. It is possible that the remote desktop service will remain unavailable for a couple of days after the migration in order to give us extra time to migrate it, although we are aiming to avoid this. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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[Fwd: [megcommunity] MEG research position]
by Gary Green 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

FYI Research assistant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA ________________________________________ Employment Type: Full-time 24-month appointment as a Research Assistant Institution: Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Available: September 1, 2011 Job description: A research assistant position is available with the UPMC MEG Brain Mapping Center (http://www.meg-brain-mapping.pitt.edu/index.html) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The research will consist of using MEG to study the temporal dynamics of how brain regions interact, both in spontaneously (when people are at rest) and in the service of visual processing. Candidates will be expected to: • Analyze MEG data using advanced mathematical and computational methods some of which have been developed in house primarily using MATLAB • Assist in data collection from healthy volunteers and clinical groups • Assist in the preparation of manuscripts • Work independently and liaise between collaborating laboratories Qualifications: • Undergraduate or Masters degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field • Strong organizational skills • Previous experience in computer programming (MATLAB experience preferred) • Previous experience in image/signal processing would be highly advantageous • Prior experience in neuroimaging data analysis would be a plus • Prior experience in working with clinical groups would be a plus Salary: Commensurate with Experience How to Apply: If interested, please send a CV, cover letter, and names of references to Dr. Avniel Ghuman, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at ghumana(a)cnbc.cmu.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. -- Gary Green

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YNiC Reception move
by Reception 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Dear YNiC Users, preparations for the construction of the new Centre for Hyperpolarisation (CHyM) are scheduled to start with the next week, with the build anticipated to last for about 10 months. During the course of the building work the YNiC entrance doors will not be in use and all users and visitors are therefore requested to access YNiC via the main BioCentre reception doors. During the course of the works Claire and I will be in the temporary YNiC reception office which can be found to the left hand side of the BioCentre reception desk. Our contact details will remain the same. The participant forms will not be moved to the temporary office so anyone needing access to these is requested to see any member of YNiC staff for assistance. Please continue to drop off participant forms in the post box. Further updates about the progress of the building work will be issued in due course and a display including the building plans can be found in the BioCentre foyer area. With best wishes, Jo. -- ............................ Jo Saunders Centre Manager YNiC The BioCentre York Science Park YORK YO10 5DG Email: Joanna(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: (01904) 435343 Fax: (01904) 435356 Tues, Wed & Thurs .............................

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PhD research studentship
by gm654＠york.ac.uk 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Dear All, please find below the announcement for a PhD studentship in the University of Milano-Bicocca. Regards, Giulia University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Psychology Four-year Ph.D. Research Studentship Deadline: October 10th, 2011 A fully-funded Ph.D. studentship beginning in January 2012 for 4 years is available within the Doctoral School in Psychology and Cognitive Science, Department of Psychology at University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy, for applicants interested in the study of cognitive functions (language, verbal STM, executive functions) in neuropsychological patients and in unimpaired subjects by means of TMS, tDCS and fMRI. Also research on deaf and deafblind individuals is currently performed. These are topics available in the Doctoral Training Program in "Experimental Psychology, Linguistic and Cognitive Neuroscience", which has available a total of six 4-year full time studentships. Two summer schools will be also organized. The successful applicant will have access to all the facilities available within the TMS-EEG (and EMG) lab at the Department of Psychology, as well as Eye-Trackers, ERP, fMRI (the latter within a Hospital nearby the University), neurosurgery patients undergoing awake surgery for tumor removal and neuropsychological patients in several different hospitals in MIlano. We encourage application from candidates with a demonstrable interest in working with patients or with experience on the different methodologies. Applications are welcome from UK and EU as well as non-EU citizens. Candidates should have, or expect to get, an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline. A Master degree in psychological research methods or a cognate discipline would be an advantage. Funding will consist of a monthly salary of approximately 1,170 Euros plus support for travel and equipment. The deadline for application is October 10th, 2011. Selection will take place in the form of a written test and oral colloquium in October. Information about how to apply can be found at the following links: - italian version: http://www.unimib.it/open/news/Bando-XXVII-ciclo-corsi-di-Dottorato-condeco… - english version: courtesy english translation: http://www.unimib.it/open/news/Announcements-englishversion/824598639538508… "Announcement for courses that will begin on 1st January 2012" (page 15 of the .pdf file). Enquires about how to apply can be e-mailed to the following address: phdpsineco(a)unimib.it Please, feel free to contact prof. Costanza Papagno with questions. Dipartimento di Psicologia Università di Milano-Bicocca e-mail: costanza.papagno(a)unimib.it Skype: costanza1411 Please feel free to pass this information on to any interested undergraduate or master student you may know.

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)
by rem 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Dear Users Today (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 agents1,2 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. -- ************************************************************************ 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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YNiC seminar 24th August
by rem 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

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. -- ************************************************************************ 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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[Fwd: [megcommunity] MEG related positions at the Donders Institute/Nijmegen]
by Gary Green 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

FYI --------------------- Dear all, I would like to point your attention to the following MEG related positions at the Donders Institute, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. PhD position: cueing in Parkinson’s disease http://www.umcn.nl/OverUMCstRadboud/werkenbij/Pages/Vacature.aspx?VacatureN… PhD position: Bridging the Gap between Neuronal Activity and Neuroimaging http://www.ru.nl/donders/jobs/vm/vacancies/ Post doctoral fellow in sensorimotor neuroscience http://www.umcn.nl/OverUMCstRadboud/werkenbij/Pages/Vacature.aspx?VacatureN… *** <http://www.ru.nl/publish/pages/605682/phd_position_30_08_111.pdf>*** All the best, Ole -- Ole Jensen http://www.neuosc.com -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://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

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)
by rem 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

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/; -- ************************************************************************ 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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YNiC seminar 11th August (external speaker)
by rem 08 Aug '11

08 Aug '11

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/; -- ************************************************************************ 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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[Fwd: [Eeglabnews] EEGLAB multiple subject channel interpolation bug]
by Claire Fox (secretary for Gary Green) 05 Aug '11

05 Aug '11

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

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[Fwd: [megcommunity] Invitation to contribute to a Special Issue on Brain Oscillations during Language Processing]
by Gary Green 02 Aug '11

02 Aug '11

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

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HBM Review Presentation
by michael＠ynic.york.ac.uk 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

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

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[Fwd: [megcommunity] Researcher positions available at ATR, Japan]
by Gary Green 27 Jul '11

27 Jul '11

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

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MRI music
by Liat Levita 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

MRI scanner inspires a multimedia performance http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14283203 Thought would be of interest. Liat

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YNiC seminar 28th July
by Rebecca E Millman 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

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

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fMRI Angst
by philip quinlan 22 Jul '11

22 Jul '11

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. ********************************************************************

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[Fwd: Postdoc position in cognitive neuroscience ~ Oxford University]
by Gary Green 21 Jul '11

21 Jul '11

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

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Postdoc position in Pennsylvania w. Thompson-Schill
by Dashiel Munding 20 Jul '11

20 Jul '11

Thought there might be someone out there interested in this - 3 years too early for me unfortunately! Dash http://www.talkingbrains.org/2011/07/ost-doctoral-position-in-language.html…

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School visit tomorrow.
by Michael Simpson 19 Jul '11

19 Jul '11

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

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Karl Friston Celebrations
by Gary Green 15 Jul '11

15 Jul '11

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.uk https://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

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RE: Colin Blakemore - champagne reception at YNiC
by Tim Andrews 15 Jul '11

15 Jul '11

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/

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Colin Blakemore - champagne reception at YNiC
by Tim Andrews 13 Jul '11

13 Jul '11

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/

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