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18 Mar '10

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC open plan), there will be a YNiC project proposal given by Matt Speed (Department of Electronics) on imaging the vocal tract. Title: MRI capture of the vocal tract. Abstract: Acoustic modelling research in the AudioLab in the Department of Electronics focuses on the synthesis of “natural” human voice through the computer simulation of the acoustic properties of the vocal tract. This study aims to generate accurate 3D acoustic models of the vocal tract based on MRI scans of trained speakers/singers for particular phonemes/vowel-based utterances. From this data, new detailed 3D models of the vocal tract will be produced, leading to more accurate simulation of its acoustic characteristics, and the potential for new developments in the field of speech synthesis. A particular challenge is the recording of the audio speech signal during the MRI capturing process, with a view to providing a benchmark against which sound synthesised using the resulting 3D acoustic model can be compared. The preferred approach has not yet been determined, but will be discussed during the project presentation (18th March). Additionally we hope to use our same subjects to capture different styles of singing with a view to identifying and characterising “ringing” qualities of vocal sounds. This is a secondary study that we will brief our subjects on and carry out if time is remaining once appropriate source data for our primary study has been obtained. 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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YNiC seminar 18th March
by rem 15 Mar '10

15 Mar '10

Dear Users This week (4-5 pm in YNiC open plan), there will be a YNiC project proposal by Matt Speed (Department of Electronics) on imaging the vocal tract. Title: MRI capture of the vocal tract. Abstract: Acoustic modelling research in the AudioLab in the Department of Electronics focuses on the synthesis of “natural” human voice through the computer simulation of the acoustic properties of the vocal tract. This study aims to generate accurate 3D acoustic models of the vocal tract based on MRI scans of trained speakers/singers for particular phonemes/vowel-based utterances. From this data, new detailed 3D models of the vocal tract will be produced, leading to more accurate simulation of its acoustic characteristics, and the potential for new developments in the field of speech synthesis. A particular challenge is the recording of the audio speech signal during the MRI capturing process, with a view to providing a benchmark against which sound synthesised using the resulting 3D acoustic model can be compared. The preferred approach has not yet been determined, but will be discussed during the project presentation (18th March). Additionally we hope to use our same subjects to capture different styles of singing with a view to identifying and characterising “ringing” qualities of vocal sounds. This is a secondary study that we will brief our subjects on and carry out if time is remaining once appropriate source data for our primary study has been obtained. 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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YNiC seminar this week
by rem 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Dear Users There is no planned YNiC seminar this week. Unless someone is keen to give a talk this Thursday (11th), there will not be a seminar this week. The last seminar for this term will take place next week (18th March). 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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VC visit tomorrow
by Gary Green 09 Mar '10

09 Mar '10

Dear colleagues The Vice-Chancellor will be bringing a visitor to YNiC tomorrow afternoon at 2.55pm. The visitor is Nicola Dandridge who is the Chief Executive of Universities UK. The VC has asked whether Users might be available in case the visitor wishes to ask about their work. We will be taking the VC and his visitor to the open plan area, MEG and then MRI. If you are working in YNiC tomorrow afternoon then I would be very grateful if you could be prepared to briefly speak about your research. Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience caused -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA (Sara Narayan) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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YNiC seminar TODAY
by rem 04 Mar '10

04 Mar '10

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC open plan), Gary Green will give an update on the hyperpolarisation project. 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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FW: [BIC-announce] Symposium: Dysfunctional Imaging: Advances in lesion-function mapping of the human brain
by Ekaterini Klepousniotou 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

FYI **************************************************************** Dr. Ekaterini Klepousniotou Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Institute of Psychological Sciences University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT UK Tel: +44 (0)113 3435716 Fax: +44 (0)113 3435749 From: bic-announce-bounces(a)bic.mni.mcgill.ca [mailto:bic-announce-bounces@bic.mni.mcgill.ca] On Behalf Of Jennifer Chew, Ms. Sent: 01 March 2010 16:38 To: bic-announce(a)bic.mni.mcgill.ca Subject: [BIC-announce] Symposium: Dysfunctional Imaging: Advances in lesion-function mapping of the human brain FOR YOUR INFORMATION. Jennifer ________________________________ From: arlene.berg(a)muhc.mcgill.ca [mailto:arlene.berg@muhc.mcgill.ca] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11:28 AM To: Anna Maria Rossi; Carolina Oyarzun, Ms.; Enza Ferracane, Ms.; Monique Ledermann, Ms.; Terry Kaluta, Ms.; Jennifer Chew, Ms.; Adele D'Amato, Mrs.; Luisa Birri, Ms. Subject: request Good morning, I'm attaching two posters (English & French), along with the description below, of an upoming symposium that Dr. Fellows is organizing. We would be grateful if you could distribute/email this to the people on your mailing list. I will also send you a color poster as soon as I have them. Thank you so much for your help. Arlene Berg for Dr. Fellows (See attached file: Dysfunctional Imaging Poster-English.jpg)(See attached file: Dysfunctional Imaging Poster-Fre.pdf) Dear Colleagues, I'm writing to invite you to a symposium discussing the latest methods in lesion-symptom mapping to be held April 17, 2010, at the Montreal Neurological Institute: 'Dysfunctional Imaging': Advances in lesion-function mapping of the human brain This one day meeting and think-tank will bring together leaders in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods, and experimental neuropsychology to discuss methodological advances in structure-function mapping in the human brain. Technical and conceptual advances in characterizing lesions, measuring behavioral changes, and linking the two through voxel-based, region-of-interest, and network lesion-symptom mapping approaches will be presented. This informal meeting will be of interest to experts working in these areas, and to researchers and cognitive neuroscience trainees who would like to know more about these new methods. Please post the enclosed poster at your centre or department to help us advertize this event. Please see the meeting website for the preliminary program and registration details. http://neuroevents.mcgill.ca/index.php?page=dysfunctional-imaging-symposium If you have questions, feel free to contact me, or Arlene Berg (arlene.berg(a)muhc.mcgill.ca). See you in Montreal! Lesley Fellows _______________________________ Lesley Fellows, MD CM, DPhil Associate Professor Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery McGill University Montreal Neurological Institute, Rm. 276 3801 University St. Montreal QC H3A 2B4 lesley.fellows(a)mcgill.ca 514 398 8980 (o) 514 398 1338 (fax)

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[Fwd: Multimodal Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellow at MGH / Harvard Medical School]
by Gary Green 03 Mar '10

03 Mar '10

FYI ---------------- Multimodal Neuroimaging Postdoctoral Fellow (posted 2/19/10) Responsibilities: Emphasis will be on MRI (DTI, spectroscopy, morphometry, ASL) and additionally on EEG and MEG. This position will involve analysis of existing multimodal imaging data and collection of new data. It will also involve some research oriented analysis of imaging data collected for clinical purposes. The age range of our subjects is primarily from early infancy to mid-adolescence, with some additional studies including young adults. Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD. or equivalent and an extensive background in cognitive neuroscience and/or neuroimaging (MEG, EEG, fMRI, MRI, or other brain imaging techniques). Experience in computer programming (Linux/Unix shell scripting and MATLAB), neuroimaging analysis methods (FSL, Freesurfer, SPM), signal processing and advanced statistical analyses would be a plus. The position is for two years, available immediately may have the option of extension. Salary will be consistent with the NIH levels in accordance with the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School policies for Postdoctoral trainees. Compensation includes full staff benefits, including health insurance, and vacation time. Contact: Martha Herbert: transcend(a)partners.org; cc mherbert1(a)partners.org

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MEG
by Gary Green 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Dear ynic-users I am sorry to tell you that MEG is down. We have a new problem with data acquisition. Until we can establish the cause of the problem, we have to, reluctantly, block all bookings on the scanner. This is because the data acquisition is just too unreliable. As soon as we understand what is causing this problem I will let you know. Sorry -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA (Sara Narayan) +44 (0) 1904 435329 fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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YNiC seminar 4th March
by rem 02 Mar '10

02 Mar '10

Dear Users This week (4-5 pm in YNiC open plan), Gary Green will give an update on the hyperpolarisation project. 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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Society for Neuroscience Membership
by klw505＠psych.york.ac.uk 01 Mar '10

01 Mar '10

Dear all, I would like to join the Society for Neuroscience and am looking for two regular active members to sponsor my application in the form of a brief statement of support (plus SfN membership ID number). Many thanks, Katie ====================== K. Wheat Postgraduate Research Student Dept. of Psychology University of York, UK Tel. 01904 433170

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