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Cheers JB On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 6:12 AM Boris Bernhardt, Mr < boris.bernhardt at mcgill.ca> wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > Please join us for today's BIC lecture. > > *Speaker: *Philip Spechler > > Title: Predicting risky behaviours in adolescence using brain, > behavioural and genetic features > > *Location: *de Grandpr? > > *Time: *Monday Feb 4th @ 1PM > > > Mon-Jan-21 Tao Wu > Mon-Jan-28 Jake Vogel > *Mon-Feb-04* *Philip Spechler* > Mon-Feb-11 Christopher Rowley > Mon-Feb-18 > Mon-Feb-25 Sylvain Baillet > Mon-Mar-04 CIHR Deadline > Mon-Mar-11 Tristan Glatard > Mon-Mar-18 Carolina Makowski > Mon-Mar-25 Guillaume Lajoie > Mon-Apr-01 Casey Paquola > Mon-Apr-08 Natasha Rajah > Mon-Apr-15 Sarah Lippe > Mon-Apr-22 Easter > Mon-Apr-29 > Mon-May-06 Heath Pardoe > Mon-May-13 ISMRM > Mon-May-20 CAN-ACN > Mon-May-27 7T workshop > Mon-Jun-03 7T workshop > > _______________________________________________ > BIC-announce mailing list > BIC-announce at bic.mni.mcgill.ca > https://mailman.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/mailman/listinfo/bic-announce > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sylvain at bic.mni.mcgill.ca Tue Feb 5 15:27:05 2019 From: sylvain at bic.mni.mcgill.ca (Sylvain MILOT) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2019 15:27:05 -0500 (EST) Subject: [BIC-announce] Ludmer lecture on quantum theory and consciousness, by Lucien Hardy, Perimeter Institute, Feb 13 2019 @ 1:15-2:30 Message-ID: -------------------------------- QLS & IPN colleagues Please let your students and faculty know they are invited to attend a *Ludmer Centre lecture on quantum theory and consciousness*. We only just had confirmation of Dr Hardy?s visit. Please share the attached PDF as well as the Facebook posting (click here ) on your social media platforms. Students and faculty in academic institutions across Montreal are invited to join us for a Ludmer Centre lecture on quantum theory and consciousness. [image: http://ludmercentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Lucien-Hardy_1859_LR.jpg]*Thought, matter, and quantum theory* *Date:* February 13, 2019 *Time:* 1:15-2:30 pm *Location: *Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, The Neuro, 3801 University Street, Montreal (*see map *) *Free registration via **Eventbrite * For more information, visit the *Ludmer Centre event page * or contact *info at LudmerCentre.ca * *Lucien Hardy * is a theoretical physicist at the *Perimeter Institute ** for Theoretical Physics* in Waterloo, Canada. He is known for his work on the foundation of quantum physics including Hardy?s paradox, a thought experiment he devised in 1992, and his widely cited 2001 axiomatic reconstruction of quantum theory that led to a surge of papers in this area. He is working on operational approaches to Quantum Theory, Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity, and Quantum Gravity. *Abstract:* It is deeply mysterious that consciousness can arise in the physical world. In this talk I will look whether we can gain any insight into this by thinking about the foundations of quantum theory. I will develop three separate strands of thought. The first is that quantum theory is fundamentally an operational theory ? it invokes the notion of agents making choices and making observations. The second strand concerns computation. If we think of the brain as a computer of some sort, then we need to have the right theory of computation. Is the brain a classical computer, a quantum computer, or even a quantum gravity computer? The third strand concerns quantum entanglement. I will discuss an experiment in which humans are used to switch the settings at each end of an experiment in which quantum entanglement is shared over a large distance (1000km) and the implications an anomalous result would have for the study of mind. 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URL: From joanne.clark at mcgill.ca Thu Feb 7 11:10:18 2019 From: joanne.clark at mcgill.ca (Joanne Clark) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2019 16:10:18 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Neurostatitician - please share job opening via your networks Message-ID: BIC Colleagues, The Ludmer Centre has a job opening for a Neurostatitician with a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Quantitative Life Sciences, or a related field and proficiency in R and Bioconductor libraries, in addition to expertise in shell and scripting languages (Bash, Python). Please share with your networks: ? PDF Job description: lnkd.in/gEcwykK ? Share the adverts on the Ludmer social media platforms: ? Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/LudmerCentre ? Twitter : https://twitter.com/ludmercentre ? LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/ludmer-centre-centre-ludmer Neurostatistician We are seeking a creative and broad-thinking data scientist to collaborate with a dynamic team of early career investigators within the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health (www.LudmerCentre.ca), at McGill University. The Centre promotes the application of interdisciplinary, neuroinformatics approaches to research into brain development and neurological disorders and mental illness. You will be embedded within a global collaborative network in an open, dynamic, collegial and team-oriented environment. You will contribute to analyses of multi-omic datasets, development of new data integration tools and help advance pan-Ludmer research collaborations. You will have a solid foundation in biostatistics and an interest in applying your statistical expertise across diverse datasets to answer fundamental questions on the developmental origins of mental health. The role is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment tackling varied challenges, with an abiding curiosity for neuroscience and mental health. The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to mentorship and a talent for engaging trainees to bridge research domains. REQUIRED: ? Comprehensive training in neurostatistics as evidenced by a PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Quantitative Life Sciences, or a related field. ? Proficiency in R and Bioconductor libraries in addition to expertise in shell and scripting languages (Bash, Python) HIGHLY DESIRABLE: ? Knowledge of next-generation sequencing data sets, as well as retrieval of public data, file formats, reference genomes, etc. ? Experience with functional genomics including RNAseq and DNA methylation analysis pipelines. ? Experience with microarray-based data normalization/analyses. ? Familiarity with Linux environments, specifically scientific computing clusters and scheduling systems ? Adeptness with data visualization, database management (e.g., Hadoop) consideration of individual differences ? Data Integration expertise and use of publicly available datasets or genomic resources ? Foundational knowledge of neuroscience concepts To apply please send a cover letter, an academic CV and contact details for two references to Ms Joanne Clark, Administrative Director, Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health (email: joanne.clark at mcgill.ca). A review of applications will begin November 15th 2018 and the position will remain open until filled. Thanks, Joanne Joanne Clark | Administrative Director/Directrice administratif [cid:image001.jpg at 01D33208.765A1A60] Ludmer Centre | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Donate / Donner Office: Neuro Development Office, McGill University New office 3661 Rue University, basement | Montr?al, Qu?bec | H3A 2B3 Cell # +1 514 265 3408 | E joanne.clark at mcgill.ca Mail : The Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) & Hospital (the Neuro) 3801 Rue University | Montr?al, Qu?bec | H3A 2B4 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 4081 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The project, for one year and potentially extendable for another year, includes the analysis of multimodal brain imaging in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The NeuroPM lab (*http://www.neuropm-lab.com/ *) is affiliated with the Healthy brain for Healthy Lives (HBHL) initiative (*https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/ *), the Ludmer Center (*http://ludmercentre.ca/ *), and the McConnell Brain Imaging Center ( https://www.mcgill.ca/bic/), involving computationally intensive and interdisciplinary research on the brain. The MNI is an internationally renowned institution, characterized by the integration of research and patient care. The Kalra Lab (http://www.ualberta.ca/ALS/research/) has the mission of improving our understanding of ALS biology through brain imaging and translational research. It is the central coordinating site for the Canadian ALS Neuroimaging Consortium (CALSNIC), a multicenter research platform for the collection of harmonized imaging and behavioural data. Interested candidates should have a background in brain imaging and Matlab. Experience in neurodegeneration and brain computational analysis will be an asset. Interested persons should send their CV, a cover letter stating research interests, and two reference letters. The competition will remain open until the position is filled. *Contact*: Yasser Iturria Medina, Email: iturria.medina at gmail.com -- Yasser Iturria Medina, PhD. Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University Montreal, Canada H3A 2B4, Phone # 514-398-1524 Lab: http://www.neuropm-lab.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From francine.belanger at mcgill.ca Thu Feb 14 08:37:22 2019 From: francine.belanger at mcgill.ca (Francine Belanger, Mme) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:37:22 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] =?windows-1252?q?RBIQ_-_Concours_de_vulgarisation_?= =?windows-1252?q?scientifique_/_QBIN_=96_Popular_Science_Competition?= Message-ID: Il ne reste que 13 jours pour soumettre votre vid?o. Le R?seau de Bio-imagerie du Qu?bec (RBIQ) organise un concours de vulgarisation scientifique. Les membres du r?seau sont encourag?s ? soumettre une vid?o d?crivant leur recherche destin?e au grand public. Deux gagnants se m?riteront un prix de 500 $ (1e place) et un prix de 300 $ (2e place). Les vid?os gagnantes seront affich?e sur le site web du RBIQ Informations disponibles : https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/article145 ?ch?ance : 27 f?vrier 2019 ? 17h00 Soumettre vos projets : https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/B31hqtOVmDYfmkN --------------------------------------------------------------- There are only 13 days left to submit your video. The Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN) is hosting a popular science competition. Members of the network are encouraged to submit a video describing their research that is intended for the general public. The competition winners will receive a $500 and $300 prize, and the video will be hosted on the QBIN?s website. Information available: https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/tiki-edit_article.php?articleId=146 Deadline: February 27th, 2019 at 5:00 pm To submit your video: https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/B31hqtOVmDYfmkN Francine B?langer Coordonnatrice administrative ? RBIQ-QBIN Montreal Neurological Institute ? 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Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 6134 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: From tbrown at research.baycrest.org Fri Feb 15 10:49:49 2019 From: tbrown at research.baycrest.org (Tanya Brown) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:49:49 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Science Management Symposium @ CAN-ACN 2019 Message-ID: <27445c8a-7db0-df65-5d88-0bc954ed9709@mixmax.com> SCIENCE MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM @ CAN-ACN 2019 May 22, 20198:30am - 12:00pmSheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St W, M5H 2M9 REGISTER NOW The landscape of scientific research is changing. Today?s researchers need to participate in large-scale collaborations, obtain and manage funding, share data, publish, and undertake knowledge translation activities in order to be successful. As per these increasing demands, Science Management is now a vital piece of the environment. This panel discussion will host area experts whom have extensive experience with management in a science setting. Our goal is to motivate participants to regard Science Management as an essential component to their research workflow and begin to integrate project management techniques and tools into their regular practise. Potential outcomes include: 1. To convey the necessity of project management to one's scientific pursuits; 2. Provide guidelines and tools that are adoptable and maintainable that lend directly to project planning, tracking and maintenance; 3. Assert that there are non-traditional research careers to consider; 4. To debunk the myth that Science Management stifles scientific exploration. AUDIENCE * Whether you're a PI or student, or anything in between, project management?skills are a necessary component to your ability profile. * In order to build a research plan that is productive, meaningful and effective, researchers need to be equipped with a fundamental know-how of managing their?research timelines, budgets and resources. * This symposium will provide researchers across the career spectrum with requisite tools, techniques and strategies for employing formalized project management to their science. * If you are planning to (or already have) register for CAN-ACN 2019, take advantage of also registering for this satellite symposium SCHEDULE 08:30 - Arrival & Registration 09:00 - Panel Discussion 10:00 - Q & A 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Presentation: Tools, Techniques & Basic Project Management Skills for Science SESSION CHAIRDr. Randy McIntosh?is a senior scientist at theRotman Research Institute?located in Toronto at Baycrest Hospital. Dr. McIntosh is a pioneer in the study of how different parts of the brain work together to bring about the wide range of human mental operations. He has combined modern functional neuroimaging methods with mathematical modeling to characterize the changes in brain network dynamics related to awareness and learning, and shown how these dynamics change in normal aging and different clinical conditions.Dr. McIntosh has lead a team of international scientists on a mammoth project to build the world?s first functional, virtual brain, suitably calledThe Virtual Brain. The massive project?akin to decoding the human genome?has the potential to revolutionize how clinicians assess and treat various brain disorders, including cognitive impairment caused by stroke and Alzheimer?s disease.Twitter: @ar0mcintosh PANEL SPEAKERS Dr. Jordan Antflick?is currently Manager, Knowledge Translation at theOntario Brain Institute. He earned an Honours BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Alberta, and a PhD from the University of Toronto where he studied cerebellar neurochemistry. Dr. Antflick applies his varied research background to his current role where he aims to make research relevant to various audiences inside and outside of science. Tanya Brown?is an?experienced Program Manager forThe Virtual Brain?(TVB) - an open source neuroinformatics platform for modeling large-scale brain dynamics developed by an international consortium of researchers and lead through Baycrest. She is dedicated to facilitating TVB?s research program through a crystallized approach of science management that supports scientific discovery by enabling exploration to the outer limits of our current knowledge base. Tanya is also a key member of the TVB business development team with MaRS Innovation in our concerted effort towards knowledge translation. Altogether, she brings a multifaceted skill set to neuroscience research that spans the science, knowledge translation thereof, innovation, project management, public relations, digital strategies and effectual networking that sum to align with the evolving landscape of scientific research. Twitter:@aynaT__Tanya?||@thevirtualbrain.org Dr.?Mojib?Javadiworks with investigators from partner organizations to develop provincial and federal grants for new data management and informatics technologies and solutions, and acts as the informatics project manager on a number of funded collaborative projects. Mojib also leads the molecular data team atIndoc, which implement molecular data management strategy and functions of supported programs and studies. Mojib holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Cancer Biology from the University of Toronto.?Prior to joining Indoc, Mojib completed an NSERC funded industry post-doctoral fellowship with Lorus Therapeutics working on early stage development of cancer therapeutics. Dr. Helena Ledmyr?is?the Deputy Director atINCF, a global organization that advances data reuse and reproducibility in brain research by coordinating the development of Open, FAIR, and Citable tools and resources for neuroscience. Helena has been at INCF since 2010 and?manages development initiatives and communications strategies. Her experiences include working with science communication and administration at the?Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and she?is?currently the vice chair for theSwedish Network for Research Communication, and one of the moderators ofReal Scientists?, a science communication project on Twitter with 75k followers. Twitter:@Helena_LB Dr.?Christa Studinski?is currently the Manager of Research Programs at the Ontario Brain Institute?where she helps maximize the impact of neuroscience through partnerships. Christa holds a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto. She has also completed 2 post-doctoral fellowships, co-founded a company and participated in research that led to the FDA approval of a medical food for Alzheimer?s disease. Christa leverages these experiences to foster meaningful relationships between researchers, clinicians and industry partners. Maximize yourCAN-ACN 2019?experience, by also attending this symposium. Register for both today! *note: separate registrations for CAN-ACN 2019 and the Science Management Symposium is required. Registering for one does not permit entry to the other. 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Our methods of choice are focussed on electrophysiology and imaging at multiple scales, from field and multiunit recordings in disease models and patient volunteers, to noninvasive EEG and MEG. The lab is also involved in open-source methods and software developments (Brainstorm) and data-sharing initiatives (OMEGA, MEG-BIDS). We have access to all state-of-the-art imaging technology, including MEG, HD-EEG, 3T and 7T MRI, PET, etc. in addition to TMS, high-performance computing, etc. I am looking for a team player, someone also interested in and capable of assisting me in co-supervising the projects from undergrads and grad students in the lab, for also contributing to grant writing and representing our team in consortia, etc. - basically in developing the skillset and experience for building a strong dossier of future PI/Faculty. The lab is located at the Montreal Neurological Institute on McGill?s downtown campus: a world-class environment in the middle of Montreal, a top city for quality of life, science, fun and entertainment. Interested candidates need the hard (analytical) and soft skills sketched out between the lines here. Please send me your CV and a one-page research statement. Minimum requisite is at least one journal article published as first author. The position is available immediately and for up to 3 years. Best wishes, Sylvain. - Sylvain Baillet, PhD Professor, Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University > more -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From alain.dagher at mcgill.ca Thu Feb 21 13:00:43 2019 From: alain.dagher at mcgill.ca (A. Dagher, Dr.) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:00:43 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Talk on personality, genes, and development; February 25 noon, MNI Room NW125 Message-ID: Header: Talk on personality, genes, and development; February 25 noon Speaker: Rene M?ttus University of Edinburgh and University of Tartu Title: A Just-One-Structure of personality: How personality can be a highly heritable phenomena with no underlying structure Date: Monday, February 25, 2019 Time: noon Place: NW-125 Host: Uku Vainik RSVP your interest at uku.vainik at gmail.com , so I can upgrade space if needed. The talk focuses on the ?puzzle of parallel structures? (McCrae et al., 2001, Journal of Personality, pp. 515), whereby the co-variance structures of personality characteristics are very similar at genetic, environmental and phenotypic levels. This is puzzling because there is no a priori reason for such similarity. A powerful test of this phenomenon is presented, based on 240 personality items measured in nearly 3,000 pairs of twins; given that, on average, more than half of the genetic variance in individual items is unique to them, item-level analyses are well suited for this purpose. Possible explanations as well as implications for personality development and measurement are discussed. Specifically, I will put forward a model whereby personality structure as we see it is a purely phenotypic, developmental phenomena emerging from gene-environment transactions. Bio: Ren? M?ttus (PhD), Lecturer of Individual Differences in the University of Edinburgh, has published over 60 journal articles on various topics related to individual differences, many in flagship journals such as Psychological Science, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Health Psychology or Psychology and Aging. His research topics span from cognitive / personality epidemiology, schizophrenia, behaviour genetics and personality development to cross-cultural psychology, psychometrics and computational modelling. He is currently focusing on the role of gene-environment correlations in personality development and increasing the predictive power of personality traits. Ren? is an Associate Editor in the European Journal of Personality and the Journal of Personality, respectively the second and third-ranking empirical personality journals. In 2018, Ren? received the prestigious Early Career Award of the European Association of Personality Psychology. Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5dm650AAAAAJ Best, Uku Vainik Postdoctoral fellow at Alain Dagher's lab Montreal Neurological Institute, Canada Research Fellow at Institute of Psychology, University of Tartu, Estonia uku.vainik at gmail.com https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ouXTgzIAAAAJ - - - Alain Dagher MD Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University 3801 University St. Montr?al QC Canada H3A 2B4 (514) 398-1726 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: smime.p7s Type: application/pkcs7-signature Size: 1563 bytes Desc: not available URL: From stbrown at mcin.ca Thu Feb 21 13:02:26 2019 From: stbrown at mcin.ca (Shawn Brown) Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:02:26 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Fwd: Join the Next BRIDGE Webinar on Thursday, Mar 21 at 11AM EST with Randy McIntosh, University of Toronto References: Message-ID: Subscribe for future BRIDGE Webinar invitations View this email in your browser Randy McIntosh, Senior Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Visit our Event Page to Learn More How to Participate BRIDGE Webinar Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST The Virtual Brain Dear Shawn Brown: MCCHE, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC), and Global Obesity Prevention Center at Johns Hopkins University (GOPC) invites you to participate in the BRIDGE Webinar Series. This event is designed to prepare for the next generation of big data analytics and to develop solutions by establishing bridges between sectoral big data and between data and content. To foster real-time learning, the BRIDGE Webinar Series brings together a new solution-oriented paradigm for the four M's of big data sciences used on both sides of the health and economic divide (Machines, Methods, Models and Matter). Dr. Randy McIntosh is a Senior Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Dr McIntosh?s work links cognitive and theoretical neuroscience by emphasizing how network operations give rise to human mental processes. In this presentation he will talk about The Virtual Brain (TVB) - an open-source simulation platform that can integrate neuroimaging data to create large-scale models of the brain - and its potential in animal and human models. Please, refer to the webinar poster for the complete abstract. Join Here Website Twitter LinkedIn This email was sent to stbrown at psc.edu why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences McGill Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics ? 1001 Sherbrooke St W ? Montreal, QC H3A 1G5 ? Canada -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rick.hoge at mcgill.ca Fri Feb 22 13:26:59 2019 From: rick.hoge at mcgill.ca (Richard Hoge, Dr.) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:26:59 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Update on human 7T MRI service Message-ID: <0323A99F-2FE2-4957-8CD0-3B8D9CAFFDFC@mcgill.ca> Dear all, As many of you are aware, the primary magnet and other components of the Siemens Terra 7T scanner have been delivered in recent weeks. We are of course hoping that this new scanner will be enthusiastically adopted by researchers, and I would like to provide some additional information to help planning studies. Timeline The system is scheduled to be ramped up in March, with Siemens commissioning to end in April. At present, the area is an active construction site with restricted access. We will reserve two additional weeks for internal commissioning by the MRI Unit, and plan to open the schedule to research users the week of May 20 (after the May 17 Inaugural Symposium that I hope will be well attended). IRB Approvals With regards to ethics approval, researchers wishing to use the Terra (7T) in humans or animals will require either an amendment to an existing IRB protocol or a new protocol describing the procedures to be performed at 7T. In general, it will *not* be necessary to file an Investigational Testing Authorization with Health Canada in human subjects older than one month, so long as standard limits for SAR, dB/dt, and sound levels are met (exceeding the latter limits requires a deliberate override of scanner safety features; neonates aged one month and less will require an ITA). Ethics procedures are thus identical to those for 3T MRI and other imaging modalities at the BIC. User Fees The 7T MRI will be more expensive to operate than the 3T, due largely to the increased cost of the service contract. The expanded MRI program will also require additional staff to reap the full benefit of the new 7T instrument, with associated salary costs. Initially, we will have some relief from these new operating costs thanks to various CFI sources. We will thus be able to offer a progressive pricing structure on the 7T, according to the following schedule: Years 1-2: $500/hour Years 3-4: $600/hour Years 5+: $700/hour (this applies only to the Siemens Terra 7T system, not the 3T Prisma) Note that the above rates apply to academic research initiated by a non-profit entity. Researchers interested in conducting industry-sponsored research on the 7T should contact helene.day at mcgill.ca. Patient Comfort and Safety Some of you may have experienced the sense of vertigo that can arise when the head moves rapidly through the fringe fields of the 3T scanner. This effect, which is caused by magnetic forces on the inner ear, is more pronounced at 7T. MRI Unit technologists will work with participants to minimize this phenomenon, aided by the fact that the movable patient table is programmed to avoid rapid movements through fringe fields. Overall, this is not expected to be a significant issue. With regards to surgical implants, we will adhere to previous policy for the 1.5T and 3T systems. Implants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the MRI technologists, and other healthcare professionals associated with the study, to ensure safety at the relevant magnetic field. A similar policy will be observed regarding tattoos and other potential MR safety concerns. It should be noted that the head coils included with the system are very tight fitting, to an extent that may be an issue for claustrophobic participants or individuals with a large head. These head coils do include a mirror and permit viewing of visual stimuli, albeit with a somewhat restricted angular field. We plan to procure additional coils in the coming months, which should help to overcome these limitations. System Capabilities As noted above, the system comes with two phased-array head coils (both 32-channel receive; one is 8-channel transmit, while the other transmits on a single quadrature channel). These coils are somewhat tight fitting, but will permit visual stimulation. Additional coils, such as occipital visual coils, will be obtained to facilitate visual stimulation and improve performance in occipital cortex. With regards to the pulse sequence capabilities, the strength of the system will be in high-resolution structural and functional imaging, as well as spectroscopy. More details, and examples of MR protocols that should work 'out of the box' are available by request in pdf format (please send requests to ilana.leppert at mcgill.ca). Realizing the full potential of the system, which goes far beyond the 'out of the box' sequences, will require ongoing collaboration between MRI Unit staff and the research community. Access to 7T Facility The new 7T MRI suite is located on North Wing level 2B, near the MEG Unit. For reasons of safety and the privacy of research participants, access to the 7T facility will be controlled through card access in the same way as the current 3T. The change rooms on Webster 3B, currently used for 3T studies, will also be used by participants in 7T studies. In order to shield adjacent facilities from magnetic fringe fields, it was necessary to raise the floor of the entire 7T suite by almost a metre. Access from North Wing Level B2 is thus gained via a short flight of stairs, or by a small lift. The lift is capable of transporting a hospital stretcher, wheelchair, or cart with equipment. The 7T suite includes a toilet and an adjacent room that can be used for preparation of human participants or animal subjects. Medical and veterinary gases will be available, as well as stimulus presentation equipment similar to that in the 3T suite (please contact michael.ferreira at mcgill.ca for further details). Scheduling of scanning sessions will be carried out using the same online system as the 3T MRI and other BIC systems (also used for billing). The schedule should open to research users the week of May 20. --- I trust the above information will be helpful in your planning, and invite you to contact any member of the MRI Unit with further questions. Best regards, Rick --- Rick Hoge, Ph.D. Director, MRI Unit McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Associate Professor and Killam Scholar, Dept. of Neurology & Neurosurgery Associate Member, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering McGill University rick.hoge at mcgill.ca 514-398-1929 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Le R?seau de Bio-imagerie du Qu?bec (RBIQ) organise un concours de vulgarisation scientifique. Les membres du r?seau sont encourag?s ? soumettre une vid?o d?crivant leur recherche destin?e au grand public. Deux gagnants se m?riteront un prix de 500 $ (1e place) et un prix de 300 $ (2e place). Les vid?os gagnantes seront affich?e sur le site web du RBIQ Informations disponibles : https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/article145 Soumettre vos projets : https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/B31hqtOVmDYfmkN --------------------------------------------------------------- DEADLINE: Friday, March 1st, 2019 ? 5 pm. We are looking forward to viewing your videos. The Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN) is hosting a popular science competition. Members of the network are encouraged to submit a video describing their research that is intended for the general public. The competition winners will receive a $500 and $300 prize, and the video will be hosted on the QBIN?s website. Information available: https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/tiki-edit_article.php?articleId=146 To submit your video: https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/B31hqtOVmDYfmkN Francine B?langer Coordonnatrice administrative ? RBIQ-QBIN Montreal Neurological Institute ? BIC 3801, University, Room NW B210 Montreal (Que) Canada H3A 2B4 Tel : (514) 398-2444 [cid:image004.png at 01D395C2.46AFD980] [cid:image005.png at 01D395C2.46AFD980] [http://www.frqs.gouv.qc.ca/documents/10191/3506440/Reseaux-FRQS.png/69ff8453-a533-462e-b685-74ce0c30c901?t=1523904607000] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 2181 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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