MRI Operational and Structural MRI

Dear All, As some of you may be aware, the recent MRI upgrade has introduced an undesirable effect on the acquisition of structural anatomy scans, which are routinely used in MEG analysis. The problem is subtle, but the code that automatically identifies the skull runs less smoothly on the recently acquired data. GE have been informed. As of now, structured MRIs for the use with MEG will not be acquired, unless there are some exceptional circumstances. MEG data can be acquired, but participants will have to be rescheduled for their structural MRIs. Please note however, that self-contained MRI studies will not be affected in the same way because they are not so critically dependent on identification of the skull surface. Thus, acquisition of functional data and structurals (for registration) can proceed. On a more positive note, the MRI scanner is up and running today. Tony