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[Fwd: TODAY: Where's the Physics in Medicine?]
by Gary Green 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

TODAY Friday 9 October 12.15 Physics PT111 Where's the Physics in Medicine? Dr Richard Watts Physics has made, and continues to make, vital contributions to modern medicine. A brief overview of the physics underlying a range of modern diagnostic imaging techniques will be presented, including X-ray and computed tomography (CT); nuclear imaging and emission computed tomography (PET and SPECT); and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Finally, recent advances in the use of radiation for therapy, specifically the treatment of cancer, will be shown. While much of the nuclear and atomic physics behind these techniques has been well understood for many decades, the pace of research and technical innovation continues to increase. Medicine also clearly demonstrates the importance of "blue sky" research (such as particle physics) to unforeseen but important applications. ___________________________________________ Dr Sarah Thompson Deputy Head of Department Nanophysics Research Group Department of Physics University of York YORK YO10 5DD Telephone: +44 (0)1904 432252 Fax: +44 (0)1904 432214 _______________________________________________ phys-acad mailing list phys-acad(a)lists.york.ac.uk https://lists.york.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/phys-acad This email may be confidential and subject to legal privilege, it may not reflect the views of the University of Canterbury, and it is not guaranteed to be virus free. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and erase all copies of the message and any attachments. Please refer to http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/emaildisclaimer for more information.

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seminar in Department of Physics today
by rem 09 Oct '09

09 Oct '09

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

4-5 pm in YNiC Open Plan. Richard Watts, Director of MR Research at the Van der Veer Institute for Parkinson's and Brain Research in Christchurch, New Zealand and a Senior Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Canterbury. "Diffusion MRI: Measuring the brain on microscopic and macroscopic scales" Diffusion MRI produces images that are sensitive to the random (Brownian) motion of water molecules in the brain. This motion, and hence the images that are produced, are uniquely sensitive to the microscopic, cellular environment. This has been exploited for the clinical imaging of stroke, where it can be used to both identify and differentiate between recent and old infarctions. In the the research environment, diffusion MRI produces quantitative maps that relate to properties such as cell density and myelination. In addition, measuring the directionality of diffusion (diffusion tensor imaging) in white matter allows the orientation of the fiber tract bundles to be inferred, enabling them to be traced from one part of the brain to another (diffusion tractography). This presentation will introduce that basics of diffusion MRI and its unique applications to brain connectivity, development and damage. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Today in YNiC and other news
by Gary Green 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

This afternoon (Wednesday 7th October), the VC will be visiting YNiC from 3pm onwards. He will accompany Hamish Ogston. If you are working in YNiC this afternoon I would be very grateful if you would be willing to be ready to discuss what you are doing with these visitors. As you know, we have made a large investment in new computer systems and it is a good opportunity to demonstrate these to Mr Ogston. Hamish Ogston is a local businessman who has career has been in using IT systems. Please help us to have a reasonable demonstration. Thank you to all those who helped with the open day yesterday. YNiC hosted four visits and over 100 pupils and their parents. If you are building up to carrying our that next bit of scanning then now is the time to do it. All the equipment is working well and we are in an unusually quiet period. Past years years suggest we will get a lot busier from the end of October onwards. 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 Secretary (Claire Fox) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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YNiC seminar 8th October
by rem 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm) in YNiC open plan, there will be a presentation by Richard Watts entitled "Diffusion MRI: Measuring the brain on microscopic and macroscopic scales". Richard Watts is the Director of the MR Research at the Van der Veer Institute for Parkinson's and Brain Research in Christchurch, New Zealand and a Senior Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Canterbury. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: Diffusion MRI produces images that are sensitive to the random (Brownian) motion of water molecules in the brain. This motion, and hence the images that are produced, are uniquely sensitive to the microscopic, cellular environment. This has been exploited for the clinical imaging of stroke, where it can be used to both identify and differentiate between recent and old infarctions. In the the research environment, diffusion MRI produces quantitative maps that relate to properties such as cell density and myelination. In addition, measuring the directionality of diffusion (diffusion tensor imaging) in white matter allows the orientation of the fiber tract bundles to be inferred, enabling them to be traced from one part of the brain to another (diffusion tractography). This presentation will introduce that basics of diffusion MRI and its unique applications to brain connectivity, development and damage.

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[Fwd: [Eeglablist] Specialist Position in EEG/MEG/fMRI]
by Gary Green 04 Oct '09

04 Oct '09

FYI -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Eeglablist] Specialist Position in EEG/MEG/fMRI Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:51:09 -0700 From: Ramesh Srinivasan <srinivar(a)uci.edu> To: eeglablist(a)sccn.ucsd.edu *Specialist Position in EEG/MEG/fMRI * The Department of Cognitive Sciences announces a Specialist position (assistant or associate level, depending on experience). The successful candidate will have experience in EEG, MEG, and/or fMRI and is sought for a NIH funded project on computational modeling of SSVEPs in attention tasks. *Requirements – *The candidate must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, EE, BME or related fields and a record of previous experience with at least two of the above methods. Strong programming and signal processing skills are essential. We have access to simultaneous EEG/MEG and EEG/fMRI available for this project and previous experience with combining these brain imaging methods is a plus. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. *Application procedure – *Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references (please do not solicit letters) to: Ramesh Srinivasan, Ph.D. Department of Cognitive Sciences University of California, Irvine 3151 Social Science Plaza Irvine, CA 92697-5100 r.srinivasan(a)uci.edu /The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity./ _______________________________________________ Eeglablist page: http://sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab/eeglabmail.html To unsubscribe, send an empty email to eeglablist-unsubscribe(a)sccn.ucsd.edu For digest mode, send an email with the subject "set digest mime" to eeglablist-request(a)sccn.ucsd.edu -- 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 0788 191 3004

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[Fwd: NeuroImage YouTube Channel]
by Gary Green 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

FYI Please open <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qMYY1E9/u9MZQXJB/x5…> the online version of this message if the HTML is not correctly displayed. neurolology banner *NeuroImage launches a Channel on YouTube with a Contest * spacer ***NeuroImage <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/q4YGAE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>*Elsevier is pleased to announce the /*NeuroImage*/* Video Advisor Contest*, which is open to PhD students and post-doctoral level researchers in neuroimaging. */NeuroImage/** YouTube Channel* /NeuroImage <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qVPPAE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>/ is establishing a YouTube Channel <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qMPYAE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…> with the aim of collaborating with the community with a free-to-view platform for posting and viewing videos related to all areas of neuroimaging. View _Paul Fletcher's video introduction <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qDP7JE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>_. *The Contest* The Contest represents an exciting opportunity for PhD students and post-doctoral level researchers to help shape new video content for the community, and should provide a unique opportunity to network extensively across the field. For more information, either visit the Contest website <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/q4PGJE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…> or send an email to Michael Osuch <mailto:NeuroImage_Publisher@elsevier.com?subject=Elsevier%20NeuroImage%20%27New%20Media%20Advisor%27%20Competition>, Executive Publisher. *Contest Winners * Up to six winners will receive an invitation to be appointed Video Advisor to /NeuroImage/, commencing on 1 January, 2010 through to 30 September, 2010, in addition to which each will receive a gratis one-year print subscription to /NeuroImage/. *How to Enter* PhD students and post-doctoral level researchers in neuroimaging are now invited to submit their own video for the /NeuroImage/ YouTube channel. Winners will be identified by a panel of judges made up from the editorial team that includes the Editor-in-Chief plus representatives from key sections within the journal. Videos will be judged by the following criteria: (1) Scientific Quality (2) Quality of verbal presentation (3) Quality of video presentation Details on how to submit, alongside the Terms and Conditions, can be found at the Contest website <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qVGPJE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>. *Note*: Video entries must be posted to this FTP site: ftp://anonymous.elsevier.com/elsevier-in/NeuroImage, (if you have any problems please cut and paste the URL into your browser) no later than Monday, 30 November 2009. Good luck and we look forward to receiving your video submissions! Yours sincerely, Paul Fletcher, Editor-in-Chief, and Michael Osuch, Executive Publisher spacer For more information* www.elsevier.com/locate/ynimg <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qMGYJE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Data Protection Notice:* This e-mail has been sent to gary.green(a)ynic.york.ac.uk from Elsevier Ltd., The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, registered in England with registered number 1982084, using Email Reaction's technology and platform. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please click here <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qDG7SE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…> to add our address to your safe senders list. You are receiving this e-mail because you are an Author, Editor or Contributor of an Elsevier product in the belief that it will be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive general marketing messages from Elsevier Science and Technology Journals, you can visit this page to Unsubscribe <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/.unsubscribe.form/bESJ001/u9MZQXJB/…>, enter your email address, and press the submit button and you will be unsubscribed. Elsevier respects your privacy and does not disclose, sell or rent your personal information to any non-affiliated third parties without your consent, except as may be stated in the Elsevier Privacy Policy <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/q4GGSE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>. Please visit this page to see Email Reaction's Privacy Policy <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qV7PSE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…>. For all enquiries, problems or suggestions regarding this service, please contact: stjournals(a)elsevier.com <mailto:stjournals@elsevier.com>. Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. <http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/go.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/qM7YSE9/u9MZQXJB/x5…> all rights reserved. Web Bug from http://mail.elsevier-alerts.com/log.asp?/bESJ001/mVY71E9/u9MZQXJB/x5LQ1E9/c… -- 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 0788 191 3004

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[Fwd: It's the Consciousness and its Measures Conference - DON'T MISS IT!!!]
by Gary Green 15 Sep '09

15 Sep '09

FYI *CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS MEASURES*** *November 29 – December 1, 2009*** St. Raphael’s Beach Resort in Limassol, Cyprus** */ /* The conference brings together people studying consciousness and people developing the tools that allow the correlates of consciousness to be measured. It is partly organized as a joint event by two COST Actions /NeuroMath/ and /Consciousness./ * * A satellite three-day course will follow after the conference dealing with the mathematical aspects of the EEG and MEG source localization, emphasizing the mathematical foundation on the first day, applications via hands on examples on the second (EEG) and third (MEG) day. For more information please see attached .pdf file or visit our website http://www.humanbraindynamics.com/neuroconsci2009/ *Inquiries**: ** e-mail *neuromath2009(a)humanbraindynamics.com <mailto:neuromath2009@humanbraindynamics.com>* * *or phone *+357 22 460228* * /*Please share this message with others who may be interested.*/ /Our sincere apologies if this message has been sent to you in duplicate, / /you may be on multiples lists./ Yours Sincerely, Andreas A. Ioannides & Fofi Constantinidou -- 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 Secretary (Claire Fox) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Re: BIOMAG 2010 announcements
by Gary Green 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

FYI BIOMAG 2010 wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > ** > > *We are reminding you of the open call for symposia and * > > *workshops for the *Biomag2010 conference in Dubrovnik, > > Croatia, March 28 - April 1, 2010. Please note that the > > proposal submission deadline is September 20, 2009! > > http://www.biomag2010.org/index.php/program/28-call-for-biomag2010-symposia… > > > > The on-line abstract submission is open. *Please note that * > > *the abstract submission deadline is October 10, 2009!*** > > http://www.biomag2010.org/index.php/static/39-abstract-submission-instructi… > > > > Information on the BIOMAG2010 fellowships and awards > > are posted on our website. The *following* fellowships and > > prizes will be awarded during BIOMAG2010: > > > 1. Fellowships for doctoral students > > > 2. Young Investigator Awards (YIA) > > > 3. Sam Williamson Prize (SWP) > > > 4. James Zimmerman Prize (JZP) > > > 5. Connectivity Challenge Award (CCA) > > http://www.biomag2010.org/index.php/young-scientist-awards.html > > > > With best regards, > > > Selma Supek, Conference Chair > Ana Susac, Secretary General > Biomag2010 Web Team > -- 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 Secretary (Claire Fox) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Re : Changes at YNiC
by Gary Green 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Dear Users As you are aware YNiC has been closed for the last fortnight as we upgraded and replaced much of our IT infrastructure. Whereas previous changes have hopefully been relatively transparent, the replacement of the open plan analysis workstations is not something you'll be likely to miss. We're confident that the new systems will allow a greater flexibility in the neuroimaging analysis you do, but if you have any problems finding your way round the new machines there are some pointers on the docwiki to get you started. The page can be found at: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/doc/ITPages/TransitionDocumentation Whilst we think the changeover has gone pretty smoothly, there are still one or two jobs we need to finish off before YNiC is back in full operating mode. These mainly concern internal procedures but we are also rigorously testing as many stages of the analysis pipeline as possible. The new machines and software offer very many new opportunities. This is exciting but also means that even more testing of software is required before we are confident of making the new tools fully available. Some of you will be consulted in the process of this testing as your experience, skills and datasets are likely to help perform tests. You will already see that a much wider range of applications is now available as we have moved to using Linux as the operating system. The main effort over the last few months has been to ensure that all the standard previous applications are available to Users. The next steps will be to provide new facilities that have been on the wish-list. We are currently working to increase the available amount of disk space, which is getting rather low. Some of you may get an email over the next day or two about archiving some of your data. We really need your help as disc space is becoming quite a problem. We now store some 9.5Terabytes of user data. The main projects quite correctly use the 'scratch' space for results. Usage is currently at a level of 3.9Terabytes or 98% of the available space! We are having to take urgent action to free up space as otherwise no one will be able to carry out any analyses. In fact until we do this we cannot support beamforming or FSL, so we are working on this as a matter of urgency. As part of this process some files are being converted to a format which will take up much less space, and to do this we are using the cluster, so for the time being it is unavailable for either MRI or MEG job submission. We will announce when the cluster is available again for general use. Further emails will follow to keep you informed on progress. I would like to publicly thank the YNiC staff for the extra effort that has gone into making the IT upgrade a success. Particular thanks must go to Mark Hymers and Sam Johnson for the remarkable amount of time and effort that they have put into making the IT changeover possible. Gary Green Director -- 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 Secretary (Claire Fox) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Diversity & Equality
by Antony Morland 01 Sep '09

01 Sep '09

Hello All, At a recent Research Governance Committee Meeting it was agreed to inform the users of the facilities at YNiC of the opportunity to undertake and online course on Diversity in the Workplace. The course can be found at the following URL. http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/training/pod/courses/statutory/diversity/inde x.htm Best wishes Tony

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YNiC Closure
by Sam Johnson 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Hello all, As you are hopefully already aware YNiC is closing as of 5 p.m. this Friday, the 21st, for two weeks. This is just a reminder that between the evening of the 21st and 9 a.m. on the 7th of September, YNiC will effectively be shut down whilst we make some fairly major changes to the IT infrastructure, not the least of which is the replacement of the computers in open plan. Hopefully this will be a smooth process for everyone using the center, and will provide a greater range of software and analysis tools. Unlike previous closures where most of the changes have been behind the scenes, this year you will definitely notice the difference as both the hardware and operating systems will be changing. While this will inevitably take a little bit of getting used to, there will be change over documentation, and the new systems will provide a much more flexible environment for your analysis. There will be one or two interruptions to the YNiC website, notably for a couple of hours on the evenings of the 21st and 24th. Any other interruptions should be very brief. A seperate notice will be sent out by Paul regarding the psychology mail server. Thanks, -- Sam Johnson York NeuroImaging Centre http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk

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YNiC power off
by Mark Hymers 22 Jul '09

22 Jul '09

Dear all, As you may know, due to complications with the availability of parts, the planned power-down at the Biocentre last month did not occur. Due to this, on Wednesday 29th July at 6pm, the power to the Biocentre will be temporarily cut off. We will therefore have to shut down all YNiC services including the desktops, cluster, servers, web servers and so on. YNiC will therefore close at 1700 to allow staff time to shut all services down in a clean manner. We also suggest that people refrain from submitting jobs to the cluster on Wednesday afternoon as any which are on the cluster when we have to shutdown will be cancelled. We anticipate that power will return at about 9pm. A seperate notice will be sent out by Paul regarding the psychology mail server. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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There will be tours of YNiC today at 14.00, 14.45 and 15.30.
by Michael Simpson 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

Dear all, Just to let you know that there will be groups of 6th form visitors on tours of YNiC today, between 2pm and 4pm. During this time, Open Plan in particular will be especially busy. However, computer availability will not be affected. These tours are part of the university Open Day. 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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Cancellation of electrical work
by Mark Hymers 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

Dear all, The electrical work at the Biocentre has been cancelled due to the relevant part not arriving in time. This means that neither psycmail.york.ac.uk or the YNiC systems will be down this evening but that there will be an outage in the future (the timing is yet to be decided and will be sent around as soon as possible). Sorry about the late change, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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YNiC power off
by Mark Hymers 30 Jun '09

30 Jun '09

Dear all, On Thursday evening at 6pm, the power to the Biocentre will be temporarily cut off. Due to this, we'll have to shut down all YNiC services including the desktops, cluster, servers, web servers and so on. YNiC will therefore close at 1700 to allow staff time to shut all services down in a clean manner. We also suggest that people refrain from submitting jobs to the cluster on Thursday afternoon as any which are on the cluster when we have to shutdown will be cancelled. We anticipate that power will return at about 9pm. A seperate notice will be sent out about the psychology mail server. Sorry about the short notice, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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YNiC seminar 2nd July
by rem 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Dear Users This week Tim Andrews will give a talk on "The representation of facial identity in visual cortex" from 4-5 pm in YNiC open plan. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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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Building work at YNiC
by am501＠psych.york.ac.uk 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Hello All, Some minor building work will be undertaken at YniC from tomorrow onwards. We are having the work done to configure the centre appropriately for the IT upgrades in August. We have been assured that it will not be disruptive, but it is possible that some unforeseen disturbance may occur. I am sorry if you are affected by the work, which should be completed over the next two weeks. Tony

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YNiC closure 21/8/09 - 7/9/09
by am501＠psych.york.ac.uk 22 Jun '09

22 Jun '09

Dear all, As you may be aware, YNiC will be undergoing an extensive updating of its computing facilities over the summer. This large-scale project will require a full closure of the centre for two weeks. In order to allow the MSc students to complete their work, we have scheduled the work to commence immediately after the MSc project deadline (21st August). YNiC will therefore be completely closed to users from 17:00 on Friday 21st August until 09:00 on Monday 7th September. We hope you understand that this time will allow us to perform the necessary work to update and imporove the facilities at YNiC. [***** Please note that this will not directly affect the Psychology mail server (although a short outage period of a couple of hours may be necessary over one of the weekends - this will be arranged and announced nearer the time). *****] Many Thanks, Tony

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YNiC seminar 25th June
by rem 22 Jun '09

22 Jun '09

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm) in YNiC open plan, there will be a presentation on a "work in progress" MEG project. This project is being carried out by Rebecca Millman and Philip Quinlan. The title of the talk is "The temporal envelope of speech is represented on multiple time scales". Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: "The aim of this study was to determine the auditory cortical mechanisms that form the basis of representing the temporal envelope of speech in humans. The Asymmetric Sampling in Time (AST) model [e.g., Poeppel, D. (2003). The analysis of speech in different temporal integration windows: cerebral lateralization as “asymmetric sampling in time”, Speech Commun. 41: 245-255] proposes that speech perception involves multiple representations of the speech signal on at least two time scales. The AST model posits that the representation of speech is asymmetrical in the time domain as the left auditory areas preferentially integrate information from short (~20-40 ms) temporal windows whilst the right hemisphere homologues preferentially extract information from long (~150-250/300 ms) integration windows. Poeppel and colleagues, (e.g., Poeppel, 2003), suggest that temporal integration is reflected as oscillatory neuronal activity in at least two different frequency bands (theta, gamma). The AST model (e.g., Poeppel, 2003) hypothesises that the hemispheric lateralisation of speech processing results from speech driving gamma activity in the left hemisphere and theta activity in the right hemisphere. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) was used to determine whether changes in power in the canonical electrophysiological frequency bands (delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma and high gamma) are used to represent speech processing. The speech stimuli were noise-vocoded single words. The attentional state (non-attend vs. attend) of the participants was manipulated. MEG beamformers were used to filter the data into the canonical frequency bands and localise the brain areas involved in processing the speech stimuli on the basis of these frequency bands. The results suggest that 1) the speech temporal envelope is represented on multiple time scales, 2) these time scales are commensurate with the canonical frequency bands corresponding to delta, theta and gamma activity, and 3) the attentional state of the participant modulates the spatiotemporal representation of the speech temporal envelope." -- ************************************************************************ 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 today
by rem 18 Jun '09

18 Jun '09

Tony Morland will give a talk on "fMRI evidence for abnormal thalamo-cortical connections in a blindsight patient" from 4-5 pm in YNiC open plan. Everyone is welcome to attend. -- ************************************************************************ 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 18th June
by rem 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

Dear Users This week Tony Morland will give a talk on "fMRI evidence for abnormal thalamo-cortical connections in a blindsight patient" from 4-5 pm in YNiC open plan. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 08 Jun '09

08 Jun '09

Dear Users There will not be a YNiC seminar this Thursday (11th June) as it is the undergraduate Leaving Day. 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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Today in YNiC
by Gary Green 05 Jun '09

05 Jun '09

Dear Users This afternoon the Vice-Chancellor will be visiting YNiC. He will be showing the Chief Executive of HEFCE around the scanners and open plan area. They will arrive at about 3pm and leave at 3.45. If you are going to be working in YNiC today it would help us a lot if you could endeavour to be in YNiC during that time. We will ask people in the open plan to be prepared to say something about their work as I am sure the VC will select someone as he has done so on other visits. In MEG Andre will be demonstrating responses to visual stimuli and Mark Hymers, Michael Cowley and Simon Duckett will be demonstrating hyperpolarisation in MRI thanks Gary -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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Today's seminar cancelled
by Gary Green 04 Jun '09

04 Jun '09

I apologise but I will not be able to give the seminar today as I have to attend a meeting elsewhere -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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