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Science Engagement Pics
by Michael Simpson 09 May '12

09 May '12

Dear all, you may like to see some pics from the recent Science Engagement Event that Catta Teige, Tessa Flack and I were at on behalf of YNiC. I'm hoping these may inspire you to volunteer to get involved in some of the forthcoming engagement events that YNiC has planned. http://www.ianmartindale.co.uk/preview-gallery.php?album=120502-scence-enga… http://www.ianmartindale.co.uk/preview-gallery.php?album=120502-scence-enga… http://www.ianmartindale.co.uk/preview-gallery.php?album=120502-scence-enga… If however this email merely serves as a prompt for a caption competition, I'll try and deflect your attention towards the ongoing Peter Thompson vanity project ... (n.b. it's Jim Al-Khalili this time). http://www.ianmartindale.co.uk/preview-gallery.php?album=120502-scence-enga… Best wishes, 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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no YNiC seminar this week
by rem 09 May '12

09 May '12

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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] 2-year postdoctoral research position on congenital amusia in Lyon, France
by Gary Green 04 May '12

04 May '12

FYI -------------------------- 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.

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Fwd: [megcommunity] (Updated Post): Research Technologist, Boston, MA
by Gary Green 04 May '12

04 May '12

FYI --------------------------------------- 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 ______________________________________________ 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

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YNiC seminar today (external speaker)
by rem 03 May '12

03 May '12

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. -- ************************************************************************ 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 3rd May (external speaker)
by rem 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

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. -- ************************************************************************ 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 (external speaker)
by rem 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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 26th April (external speaker)
by rem 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

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 -- ************************************************************************ 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: Francis Crick Memorial Conference
by Antony Morland 18 Apr '12

18 Apr '12

This may be of interest. Apologies if you receive this more than once! Tony -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Francis Crick Memorial Conference Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:16:48 -0700 From: <secretariat(a)fcmconference.org> To: a.morland(a)psych.york.ac.uk Dear Dr. Morland, Currently we are organizing The Francis Crick Memorial Conference on Consciousness in Human and Non-Human Animals, which will take place at the University of Cambridge. Fifteen leading scientists, including Christof Koch and Stephen Hawking, will be delivering lectures. We are sure that members of the York Imaging Centre will be very interested in attending and so we invite you to advertise our Conference at your Centre, either through the web page's newsletter or through e-mail lists. Details about the Conference are included below. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Daniel Furman Co-Organizer, Francis Crick Memorial Conference Scientific Liaison, NeuroVigil Inc. +1.858.454.5134 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1st Annual Francis Crick Memorial Conference <http://fcmconference.org/> 7th of July - University of Cambridge, UK The Francis Crick Memorial Conference <http://fcmconference.org/>, focusing on "Consciousness in Humans and Non-Human Animals", aims to provide a purely data-driven perspective on the neural correlates of consciousness. The most advanced quantitative techniques for measuring and monitoring consciousness will be presented, with the topics of focus ranging from exploring the properties of neurons deep in the brainstem, to assessing global cerebral function in comatose patients. Model organisms investigated will span the species spectrum from flies to rodents, humans to birds, elephants to dolphins, octopuses to primates, and will be approached from the viewpoint of three branches of biology: anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Until animals have their own storytellers, humans will always have the most glorious part of the story, and with this proverbial concept in mind, the symposium will address the notion that humans do not alone possess the neurological faculties that constitute consciousness as it is presently understood. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER NOW AT http://fcmconference.org/ Contact: secretariat(a)fcmconference.org <mailto:secretariat@fcmconference.org>

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YNIC reopens
by Gary Green 16 Apr '12

16 Apr '12

Dear Colleagues I am pleased to be able to announce that YNiC is open for scanning. This is possible because of the remarkable efforts of the staff in YNiC over the last 9 weeks and I would like to publicly acknowledge their selfless and tireless efforts. The booking database is available again and scanning is possible in both MRI and MEG. We have checked that data acquired on the scanners can be saved to the main disc arrays within the IT server room and that this data is also archived to tape. Users can now gain access to their home disc spaces and project spaces. We would be grateful if Users could check their files. We do know that a few filenames in a very small number of projects have been changed during the recovery process. The only files that will have been affected are those that originally had a colon character (:) in the filename. This will now be an underscore (_). If you need help or see a change that affects you please send an email to it.manager(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Remote access is now available. Please note that for those who have access to the Remote Desktop service, you need to make sure that you are running version 3.5 of the client (most people will already be doing this) and that a new key is necessary. Instructions on changing the connection key can be found at: https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/doc/ITPages/RemoteDesktop/InstallingNX To check whether or not you have at least 3.5 installed, please start the NX Client and go to the "About" tab where the version number will be displayed. BUT... We are still waiting for equipment to be delivered to allow a complete resumption of all the services. The key components that are NOT yet available relate to the computing cluster. FSL and Matlab are available and work from the desktop in the open plan area. MEG analysis that uses the computing cluster is not yet available. I will let you know when the compute cluster has been reactivated Gary -- Gary Green Director York Neuroimaging Centre & YNI Ltd The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5NY http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://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

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