Apologies for cross-postings
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Dear Users,
We are finalising the insurance and damages compensation claim with
respect to the water damage in YNiC.
I now need to have any final claims for any losses you may have
suffered. These must be backed by evidence please.
I need to know
a) Has your work been affected such that you need an extension of a
contract? If so, I need to know the work affected, the dates (start and
end), the loss in financial terms and details of the contract/grant/code
that was the source of the contract funds. We will need to have evidence
for actual loss - so if you were able to carry out other work including
writing, then that time cannot be part of the insurance claim.
b) have you lost scanning time that cannot be carried out now that we
have reopened. Note that we cannot claim for a delay, it must be an
irrecoverable loss. I need to know dates/hours, reasons for it being
irrecoverable and the total financial loss including any expenses paid
and not recoverable.
c) has any business been lost? If so, what was the nature of the
business, the dates, costs and why it is an aborted cost.
d) have any monies been spent on consumables that are unuseable, eg a
chemical/drug that was unable to be used and is out of date. Again I
need to know the details, the dates when it should have been used and
the losses.
e) have any special offers, conference, deadlines been missed that will
result in a financial loss. Again details and evidence please
Thanks. I cannot promise that any recovery can be made but solicitors
have been instructed and we will do our best to claim back any losses
Gary
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Gary Green
Director
York Neuroimaging Centre & YNI Ltd
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5NY
http://www.ynic.york.ac.ukhttps://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg
tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349
PA - Jill Hurst : +44 (0) 1904 435329
fax +44 (0) 1904 435356
mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004
FYI
We received this from a collaborator in Newcastle
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Dear all,
we currently have short-term funding for one year to work on a joint
project between John-Paul Taylor and me. The project involves the
analysis of brain connectivity (diffusion tensor imaging and
resting-state fMRI) in datasets of healthy aging and dementia. As lots
of the analysis does not necessary need your presence in the lab, we
thought that this position would be quite convenient for someone
currently in York. The position could start as soon as possible.
Please let me know if your colleagues in York are interested in this
position (in that case send an e-mail with a CV).
Best,
Marcus
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Marcus.Kaiser(a)newcastle.ac.uk
Associate Professor for Neuroinformatics
School of Computing Science
Newcastle University
Claremont Tower
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
http://www.biological-networks.org/
Dear Users
This week (10th May) there will not be a YNiC seminar. There are also no
planned seminars until 14th June. I will keep you updated if anyone
volunteers to present something before 14th June.
Best wishes
Rebecca
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
FYI
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2-year postdoctoral research position on congenital amusia in Lyon, France
We are seeking applicants for a 2-year post-doctoral position that
integrates into our research project on congenital amusia funded by the
French National Agency of Research. The post-doctoral researcher will
work with Barbara Tillmann (Auditory Cognition and Psychoacoustics team)
and Anne Caclin (Brain Dynamics and Cognition team) at the Lyon
Neuroscience Research Center (http://crnl.univ-lyon1.fr), and will
conduct behavioral and EEG/MEG experiments investigating the cognitive
and neural correlates of this musical deficit.
Candidates should hold a PhD in neuroscience, experimental psychology,
or a related field, and are invited to send a CV, a statement of
research interests, and the names of two references to
btillmann(a)olfac.univ-lyon1.fr and anne.caclin(a)inserm.fr. Interest in
auditory perception, music cognition and brain imaging would be a plus.
The starting date is flexible, but no later than January 1st, 2013.
Application will close on July 1st 2012 or when the position is filled.
FYI
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Research Technologist, Boston, MA
The MEG program at Children’s Hospital Boston (CHB)/HMS is now
recruiting a Research Technologist. The successful candidate will work
as a member of the team to help carry out studies of human brain
development using a combination of MEG, EEG and MRI (tractography). This
position is best for a person interested in working with babies and
children, studying brain development either as a career or as an
educational/training opportunity for further studies. Below is a
description of the responsibilities and minimum and preferred
qualifications.
Responsibilities:
o Acquisition/collection of MEG and related data (i.e. EEG, EOG,
Polaris, Polhemus etc).
o Ordering of supplies and equipment for the lab.
o Scheduling healthy subjects and patients for the different studies
running in the lab.
o Analysis and evaluation of MEG and related data for investigators by
using sophisticated software analysis tools such as BrainStorm,
FieldTrip, BESA, etc.
o Training of members of the Center and external users in the
acceptable use and maintenance of the BabyMEG System hardware and software.
o Performance of periodic liquid helium refills of the BabyMEG system,
three times per week.
o Maintains all safety documentation of the laboratory as well as the
IRB approved signed consent forms of the different studies running in
the lab.
o Preparation of documents concerning the smooth operation of the lab
(family education sheets, brochures, technical specifications documents,
liquid helium refill records, etc).
o Performance of routine tests for specific research projects, using
sophisticated and intricate research equipment and techniques.
Performance of research procedures, troubleshooting problems with own
and other researchers' results.
Minimum qualifications:
o MSc or MA in the area of Biomedical Engineering or Neuroscience is
preferred. The minimum requirement is BA or BSc degree in Biomedical,
Electrical or Computer Engineering, or in a Biological Science. Previous
experience in Biomagnetism research is not required.
o Basic understanding of the electromagnetic theory needed for signal
analysis.
o Native speaker of English is preferred. Required is complete fluency
in English since there will be frequent interactions with the family
members as well as children. Abilities to relate to children and their
parents are essential.
Conditions of Employment:
o Position available beginning June 2012.
o Salary: commensurate with education and experience (minimum = $ 40,000).
o CHB has excellent benefits, including health benefits and retirement
plans with employer contributions.
o CHB values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
How to Apply:
o Please visit the website of Children's Hospital Boston
(www.childrenshospital.jobs<http://www.childrenshospital.jobs>)
AutoReqID 27106.
o If you have any questions please contact:
Christos Papadelis
Lab Manager of the BabyMEG/EEG Facility
Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School
9 Hope Ave, Waltham
MA 02453, USA
E-mail:
christos.papadelis(a)childrens.harvard.edu<mailto:christos.papadelis@childrens.harvard.edu>
Phone: +1-781-216-1128
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Christos Papadelis, PhD
Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School
MEG Lab Manager, Children's Hospital Boston
9 Hope Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453
USA
Phone: +1-781-216-1128
Fax: +1-781-216-1172
Dear Users
Today (4.30-5.30 pm in YNiC) Matt Brookes from the University of
Nottingham will give a talk on "Imaging brain networks using 7T fMRI and
MEG". Please see below for talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
In this talk I will present a summary of our recent work applying 7T
fMRI and MEG to the study of
functional connectivity. I will begin with a summary of functional
connectivity MRI including an
overview of the most commonly observed networks. I will then move on to
highlight the benefits of 7T
over lower field strengths for network characterisation. Following this
I will introduce
magnetoencephalography (MEG) as a means to measure functional
connectivity; I will review several
approaches including coherence, imaginary coherence and envelope
correlation for connectivity
measurement. In particular, problems with such approaches caused by
source space signal ‘leakage’
between voxels will be described along with several techniques that may
be employed to overcome
them. I will expand the seed based approaches to encompass an
independent component analysis
framework and how it may be used to elucidate both resting state and
task positive networks similar
to those observed using fMRI.
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear Users
This Thursday (4.30-5.30 pm in YNiC) Matt Brookes from the University of
Nottingham will give a talk on "Imaging brain networks using 7T fMRI and
MEG". Please see below for talk abstract.
Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be available after
the talk.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
In this talk I will present a summary of our recent work applying 7T fMRI and MEG to the study of
functional connectivity. I will begin with a summary of functional connectivity MRI including an
overview of the most commonly observed networks. I will then move on to highlight the benefits of 7T
over lower field strengths for network characterisation. Following this I will introduce
magnetoencephalography (MEG) as a means to measure functional connectivity; I will review several
approaches including coherence, imaginary coherence and envelope correlation for connectivity
measurement. In particular, problems with such approaches caused by source space signal ‘leakage’
between voxels will be described along with several techniques that may be employed to overcome
them. I will expand the seed based approaches to encompass an independent component analysis
framework and how it may be used to elucidate both resting state and task positive networks similar
to those observed using fMRI.
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear Users
Today (4.30-5.30pm in YNiC) Yury Shtyrov from the CBU will be giving a
talk on "Studying language in and by the brain: Configuration and
formation of word representations assessed neurophysiologically". Please
see below for the talk abstract.
Here is a link to Yury's CBU webpage:
http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/yury.shtyrov/
Yury will be staying for dinner in York. If you would like to join us
for dinner please let me know.
Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be drinks available after
the seminar.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
Can neurophysiology address questions debated in (psycho)linguistics
such as the nature of word representations, how they are formed in
learning, what configuration they take and how they interact? In this
talk, we will explore the neural reflections of linguistic processing
that can be registered using time-resolved neurophysiological recordings
available in magneto- and electro-encephalography (MEG, EEG). I will try
to convince you of the ultra-rapid speed and automaticity of lexical
activations in the brain and the distributed character of word
representations dependent on their semantic features. Time permitting,
we will see how MEG/EEG can be used to resolve morphosyntactic questions
and track the neural correlates of rapid word learning with simple yet
precise methodologies that can potentially be used also in clinical
assessment of disturbances in linguistic processes
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356
Dear Users
This Thursday (4.30-5.30pm in YNiC) Yury Shtyrov from the CBU will be
giving a talk on "Studying language in and by the brain: Configuration
and formation of word representations assessed neurophysiologically".
Please see below for the talk abstract.
Here is a link to Yury's CBU webpage:
http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/yury.shtyrov/
Yury will be staying for dinner in York. If you would like to join us
for dinner please let me know.
Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be drinks available after
the seminar.
Best wishes
Rebecca
Abstract:
Can neurophysiology address questions debated in (psycho)linguistics
such as the nature of word representations, how they are formed in
learning, what configuration they take and how they interact? In this
talk, we will explore the neural reflections of linguistic processing
that can be registered using time-resolved neurophysiological recordings
available in magneto- and electro-encephalography (MEG, EEG). I will try
to convince you of the ultra-rapid speed and automaticity of lexical
activations in the brain and the distributed character of word
representations dependent on their semantic features. Time permitting,
we will see how MEG/EEG can be used to resolve morphosyntactic questions
and track the neural correlates of rapid word learning with simple yet
precise methodologies that can potentially be used also in clinical
assessment of disturbances in linguistic processes
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Dr. Rebecca E. Millman
Science Liaison Officer
York Neuroimaging Centre
The Biocentre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356