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Important updates at YNiC
by Antony Morland 23 Oct '09

23 Oct '09

Dear All, As many of you may know, YNiC has introduced a new charging policy as of October this year. The new charging policy can be found at https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/information/application. YNiC will now be charging investigators for the use of the facilities at YNiC in line with the policy. We have also updated the Project Proposal Form so it includes details of provisional financial arrangements for planned investigations at YNiC. It can also be found at https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/information/application. Please note that many of you will be eligible for low charging rates because of your past efforts to raise funds for scanning or because you are a research student. Best wishes Tony

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Seminar Today at YNiC
by Gary Green 22 Oct '09

22 Oct '09

Today, (4-5 pm) in YNiC open plan, *22nd October: YNiC project proposal presentation* "The Nucleus Accumbens: A walk on the aversive side" Liat Levita, Department of Psychology. All welcome Refreshments will be available after the talk -- 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: [SPM] PhD position available at UZ Brussels Belgium]
by Gary Green 19 Oct '09

19 Oct '09

FYI ------------------------------- PHD POSITION AT THE MEDICAL IMAGING DEPARTMENT, UZ BRUSSEL, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL The medical imaging department of the UZ Brussels is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to take part in an interdisciplinary research project entitled “ a semi- longitudinal neuroscientific study of bilingualism in development” in collaboration with the department of neuroradiology and linguistics. The research involves pediatric functional and structural MRI as well as DTI. The imaging department is equipped with a 3T Philips scanner. The MR facilities include stimulus equipment for fMRI, a TMS system, … The applicant must have a master degree (or equivalent) in physics, engineering, computer science, computational neuroscience or related field. Prior experience with Matlab and fMRI/EEG/PET data analysis as well as a background in neuroscience are preferred but not mandatory. Preference will be given to the candidate who is highly motivated to engage in a multidisciplinary team and innovative research. The project starts January 1st 2010 for a duration of 2 + 2 years. 2 Full time PhD positions are available. Applications, including a CV and a motivation letter, should be sent by email to kamondt(a)vub.ac.be before November 1st, 2009. For any complementary information, please contact Robert Luypaert (robert.luypaert(a)uzbrussel.be) or Katrien Mondt (kamondt(a)vub.ac.be) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Prof. dr. Katrien Mondt Vrije Universiteit Brussel * Faculteit Letteren & Wijsbegeerte Departement Taal- & Letterkunde Centrum voor Linguïstiek Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussel Tel 00 32 2 629 2668 Gsm 00 32 486 560 525 Fax 00 32 2 629 3684 kamondt(a)vub.ac.be _ _ ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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YNiC seminar TODAY
by rem 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Today 4-5 pm in YNiC open plan. Jing Kan from the Department of Computer Science will talk about "Basis functions source model applied to MEG Spatio-Temporal Source Reconstruction". Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore a new method of MEG source spatio-temporal reconstruction based on modeling the neural source with extended spherical basis functions. The high resolution 3D cortical mesh is extracted along with the corresponding MRI scan. Inspired by the theory that Laplacian eigenvectors of spherical mesh are equivalent to its basis functions which represent the whole mesh, we build a new model that describes the source distributed on each mesh vertex. This model consists of analogous basis functions and unknown weighted coefficients. Along with the leadfield, the weighted coefficients can be calculated in the light of forward formula of MEG.. The distributed neural source on the mesh is then reconstructed according to the above Basis functions expanded model. Expanding this process from single time point to continuous time series, it is possible to obtain the spatio-temporal reconstructed neural source distributed on cortical mesh vertices. Finally, the method is implemented using real data for signal reconstruction experiments. The robustness of this MEG reconstruction solution is discussed by two aspects. One is to compare with classical methods, i.e. minimum-norm method. The other is to apply the algorithm into meshes with different resolutions. It is clear that these approaches provide a new angle and inspiration of computer graphics to MEG signal reconstruction. Key word: MEG,, inverse problem, eigen-decomposition, basis function, Laplacian eigenvector, spheroidal model, weighted coefficient, spatio-temporal source reconstruction

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[Fwd: [SPM] Job advertisement: Neuroimaging Lectureship at Bangor]
by Gary Green 14 Oct '09

14 Oct '09

I have been asked to forward the email below ----------------------------------- Dear Colleague There is a Lectureship open in the School of Psychology at Bangor, with a focus on neuroimaging. Details below. Paul BANGOR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Lectureship (Assistant Professor equivalent) Grade 7: £29,704 - £35,469 p.a. We invite applications for a Lectureship (Assistant Professor equivalent) in the School of Psychology at Bangor University. The position carries a permanent contract, subject to a 3 year probationary review. With this appointment, we specifically aim to strengthen the School's research programme in MRI neuroimaging. We encourage applications from researchers working with neuroimaging methods in any area of inquiry. The School has an outstanding record of teaching (ranked "Excellent" for Teaching Quality) and research (7th of 76 UK Schools in the 2008 "Research Power" table, a combined metric of research quality and quantity). Our academics benefit from an excellent research environment, which includes: low teaching loads; numerous journal clubs and technical groups; School-funded PhD studentships prioritised for new staff; ample space for laboratories; MRI-guided TMS; several EEG labs; close links with the local NHS Trust that support specialist neurological and psychiatric patient panels; an ESRC-funded Bilingualism Centre; and the £5M Bangor-led Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience that links researchers in Cardiff and Swansea. The School also benefits from its place in the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences, which includes excellent international research in areas such as motivation, exercise physiology, perceptual/motor performance, and clinical trials methodology. Our neuroimaging capacity is centred on a research-dedicated 3T Philips MRI scanner, housed within the School of Psychology. This facility is supported by a School-funded MR physicist and image analyst. Our neuroimaging research group, comprising >20 staff, postdocs, and PhD students, meets weekly to review recent literature and to discuss proposed projects and results. The group includes specialists in: patient studies and lesion reconstruction; high-level vision; working memory; attention; ageing; eye movements; neuropsychiatry; and spectroscopy. The School operates a generous access policy for the scanner, aimed at facilitating new projects for the benefit of publications and grant applications. Bangor is located in scenic North Wales, featuring stunning mountain and coastal landscapes, a clean and peaceful environment, and ready access to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and London. Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, Bangor University; tel: (01248) 382926/388132; e-mail: personnel(a)bangor.ac.uk; web: www.bangor.ac.uk Please quote reference number 09-9/36 when applying. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st December, 2009. For further details and an informal discussion about the post, potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Paul Downing, Deputy Head of School (Research), e-mail: p.downing(a)bangor.ac.uk. More information about the School can be found at http:// www.bangor.ac.uk/psychology/ More information about neuroimaging in the School is at http:// biu.psychology.bangor.ac.uk/ Committed To Equal Opportunities -- Gall y neges e-bost hon, ac unrhyw atodiadau a anfonwyd gyda hi, gynnwys deunydd cyfrinachol ac wedi eu bwriadu i'w defnyddio'n unig gan y sawl y cawsant eu cyfeirio ato (atynt). 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[Fwd: Re: [SPM] Postdoctoral Position]
by Gary Green 13 Oct '09

13 Oct '09

FYI ----------------------- Dear Colleague, I am delighted to forward this potential opening (below) on behalf of Stefan With very best wishes, Karl Friston ------------------------- *Postdoctoral Researcher in High Speed MR Spectroscopic Imaging in Breast and Brain University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA *The Department of Neurology at the University of New Mexico ( http://hsc.unm.edu/som/neuro/lab/) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to develop parallel echo-planar MR spectroscopic imaging methods using large scale RF array coils. NIH funded research to develop metabolite mapping in breast cancer for disease staging and treatment monitoring is conducted in collaboration with the Cancer Center (_http://cancer.unm.edu/_) and the breast MRI/MRS program at the University of Minnesota's Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (http://www.cmrr.umn.edu <http://www.cmrr.umn.edu/>). Development of metabolite mapping in brain for applications in Psychiatry and Neurology is carried out in a multi-center collaboration ( http://hsc.unm.edu/som/neuro/lab/pepsi.shtml). We are seeking candidates who are interested in parallel imaging, pulse sequence development, and spectroscopic data analysis. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and basic scientists and have access to state-of-the-art MRI and computational facilities. The successful candidate should be creative, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary group with physicians, physicists, engineers and computer scientists, and should have good English communication skills. Experience with both high field MR spectroscopy and high-speed parallel MRI techniques, and a strong interest in medicine/biology will be preferred. Preferred qualifications for this position include: * PhD in MR physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering or related field * Experience developing pulse sequences and image reconstruction on the Siemens Syngo platform * Programming experience with Matlab or IDL, and C++ * A record of publication and conference proceedings Qualified candidates should submit their CV and three references to: Stefan Posse, PhD (sposse(a)unm.edu <mailto:sposse@unm.edu>), Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC 10 5620, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Albuquerque offers excellent quality of life, beautiful scenery with mountains nearby and plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports, such as hiking and skiing. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Qualified women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. -- 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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[Fwd: Programmer position]
by Gary Green 13 Oct '09

13 Oct '09

FYI ----------------- Hi everyone - We are searching for a senior programmer to develop and implement tools for MRI data processing and analysis at the UT Imaging Research Center in Austin. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass this ad along to them. The official job posting is at: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/pnjobsvw.WBX?comp=0&job_nbr=091012019368 <http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/pnjobsvw.WBX?comp=0&job_nbr=091012019368> Thanks, Russ -- Russell A. Poldrack Director, Imaging Research Center Professor of Psychology and Neurobiology University of Texas at Austin 3925-B W. Braker Ln. Austin, Texas 78759 Phone: 512.232.9504 Fax:512.232.4202 Email: poldrack(a)mail.utexas.edu <mailto:poldrack@mail.utexas.edu> Web: http://www.poldracklab.org

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YNiC seminar 15th October
by rem 12 Oct '09

12 Oct '09

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm) in YNiC open plan, there will be a presentation by Jing Kan from the Department of Computer Science. The title of Jing's talk is "Basis functions source model applied to MEG Spatio-Temporal Source Reconstruction". Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore a new method of MEG source spatio-temporal reconstruction based on modeling the neural source with extended spherical basis functions. The high resolution 3D cortical mesh is extracted along with the corresponding MRI scan. Inspired by the theory that Laplacian eigenvectors of spherical mesh are equivalent to its basis functions which represent the whole mesh, we build a new model that describes the source distributed on each mesh vertex. This model consists of analogous basis functions and unknown weighted coefficients. Along with the leadfield, the weighted coefficients can be calculated in the light of forward formula of MEG.. The distributed neural source on the mesh is then reconstructed according to the above Basis functions expanded model. Expanding this process from single time point to continuous time series, it is possible to obtain the spatio-temporal reconstructed neural source distributed on cortical mesh vertices. Finally, the method is implemented using real data for signal reconstruction experiments. The robustness of this MEG reconstruction solution is discussed by two aspects. One is to compare with classical methods, i.e. minimum-norm method. The other is to apply the algorithm into meshes with different resolutions. It is clear that these approaches provide a new angle and inspiration of computer graphics to MEG signal reconstruction. Key word: MEG,, inverse problem, eigen-decomposition, basis function, Laplacian eigenvector, spheroidal model, weighted coefficient, spatio-temporal source reconstruction

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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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