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This site provides technical information for users of the Spinoza Centre. All users are invited to contribute their knowledge by editing content here. It is important that you verify the accuracy of any information that you post.
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This site provides technical and procedural information for users of the Spinoza Centre. All users are invited to contribute their knowledge by editing content here. It is important that you verify the accuracy of any information that you post.
  
'''Please note that some parts of the wiki are only accessible by logging in (indicated with a "*"). You can request the login information by sending an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
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Please note that some parts of the wiki are only accessible by logging in (indicated with a "*"). You can request the login information by sending an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
 
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=General information=
 
=General information=
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The Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging supports fundamental and clinical research programs in the fields of neuroscience and cognition but also facilitates academic and industrial research programs in areas other than the brain. The Centre houses a variety of techniques designed to visualize and study the brain. Central to the infrastructure are the 3 Tesla and 7 Tesla human Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners (MRI). Ultra-high field MR (≥ 7 Tesla) allows human brain function, structure and metabolism to be visualized at unprecedented detail. The peripheral equipment installed at the scanners includes material for visual, auditory and sensory stimulation, eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) recordings, all of which can be performed simultaneously with the MRI acquisitions. Several testing rooms are available in the suite to help people who are collecting surveys, patient briefing or for obtaining behavioural and EEG measures. This allows for a wide range of possible experimental manipulation and physiological measurements to complement the MRI data. In addition to the MRI equipment the Spinoza Centre houses a 'mock' MRI scanner for training humans, and several groups share their setups for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) with the facility.
  
 
==The building==
 
==The building==
  
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'''[[Opening hours]]'''
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'''[[Route description|Route description]]''' on how to get to Spinoza via public transportation or car.
  
'''[[House rules]]'''
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'''[[Opening hours]]''' of Spinoza and when support staff are present.
  
'''[[Access to the building|Getting access to the building and facilities]]'''
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'''[[House rules|Guidelines for user etiquette]]''' to help us to continue to maintain a safe and productive environment for everyone.
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'''[[Access to the building|How to get access]]''' to the building and facilities.
  
 
==Communication==
 
==Communication==
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==Available facilities==
 
==Available facilities==
 
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Below please find an overview of the available:
'''[[Available facilities|Overview of available facilities]]'''
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* '''[[Available facilities|research facilities]]''', including MRI scanners and peripheral equipment.
 
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* '''[[Using a desk|office space facilities]]''', including desks, internet, printer and meeting room.
'''[[Using a desk|Office space, printer and meeting room]]'''
 
  
 
=Starting a new project=
 
=Starting a new project=
  
 
==Checklist prior to using the facilities==
 
==Checklist prior to using the facilities==
For new users, please see
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Prior to using the facilities please follow the '''[[Starting a project|checklist for starting a project]]'''.
* the compulsory '''[[Starting a project|checklist for starting a project]]''' and
 
* required MR safety '''[[Certification for MR safety and MR operator|training and certification]]'''.
 
  
 
==MRI safety training and procedures==
 
==MRI safety training and procedures==
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'''[[Forms|MRI screening forms and (example) participant information / informed consent]]*'''
 
'''[[Forms|MRI screening forms and (example) participant information / informed consent]]*'''
  
==Basic MRI procedures==
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=Basic MRI procedures=
  
 
'''[[MRI costs and contacts for applying for partner hours]]*'''
 
'''[[MRI costs and contacts for applying for partner hours]]*'''
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'''[[Standard sequences @ 3T]]*'''
 
'''[[Standard sequences @ 3T]]*'''
  
==Peripheral MRI equipment and instructions==
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=Peripheral MRI equipment, instructions and troubleshooting=
  
 
'''[[Stimulus computer]]'''
 
'''[[Stimulus computer]]'''
  
 
'''[[BOLDscreen| MRI compatible LCD screen (BOLDscreen)]]'''
 
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'''[[Setting the correct screen layout, resolution and refresh rate on the 3T-stimulus computer]]'''
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'''[[FORP| MRI compatible button boxes (fORP)]]'''
 
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'''[[Electrical stimulator]]'''
 
'''[[Electrical stimulator]]'''
  
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=Advanced MRI procedures and troubleshooting=
 
 
==Advanced MRI procedures and troubleshooting==
 
  
 
'''[[Patching 3T| Patching the MRI scanners]]*'''
 
'''[[Patching 3T| Patching the MRI scanners]]*'''
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'''[[Spinoza log book|Spinoza log book for reporting and monitoring technical problems]]*'''
 
'''[[Spinoza log book|Spinoza log book for reporting and monitoring technical problems]]*'''
 
==Troubleshooting peripheral equipment==
 
 
'''[[Setting the correct screen layout, resolution and refresh rate on the 3T-stimulus computer]]'''
 

Revision as of 16:01, 9 July 2018

This site provides technical and procedural information for users of the Spinoza Centre. All users are invited to contribute their knowledge by editing content here. It is important that you verify the accuracy of any information that you post.

Please note that some parts of the wiki are only accessible by logging in (indicated with a "*"). You can request the login information by sending an email to [email protected].


General information

The Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging supports fundamental and clinical research programs in the fields of neuroscience and cognition but also facilitates academic and industrial research programs in areas other than the brain. The Centre houses a variety of techniques designed to visualize and study the brain. Central to the infrastructure are the 3 Tesla and 7 Tesla human Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanners (MRI). Ultra-high field MR (≥ 7 Tesla) allows human brain function, structure and metabolism to be visualized at unprecedented detail. The peripheral equipment installed at the scanners includes material for visual, auditory and sensory stimulation, eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) recordings, all of which can be performed simultaneously with the MRI acquisitions. Several testing rooms are available in the suite to help people who are collecting surveys, patient briefing or for obtaining behavioural and EEG measures. This allows for a wide range of possible experimental manipulation and physiological measurements to complement the MRI data. In addition to the MRI equipment the Spinoza Centre houses a 'mock' MRI scanner for training humans, and several groups share their setups for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) with the facility.

The building

Route description on how to get to Spinoza via public transportation or car.

Opening hours of Spinoza and when support staff are present.

Guidelines for user etiquette to help us to continue to maintain a safe and productive environment for everyone.

How to get access to the building and facilities.

Communication

Contact Spinoza staff

Spinoza e-mailing lists

Spinoza Centre logos*

Talks and meetings

Spinoza User Meeting (presentations)

Spinoza Centre User Meeting (forum agenda and minutes)*

Available facilities

Below please find an overview of the available:

Starting a new project

Checklist prior to using the facilities

Prior to using the facilities please follow the checklist for starting a project.

MRI safety training and procedures

MR training and certification

Safety instruction and evacuation training schedule

List of certified users*

Metal detectors and use

Participant procedures

Participant recruitment (Sona)

Incidental finding protocol*

MRI screening forms and (example) participant information / informed consent*

Basic MRI procedures

MRI costs and contacts for applying for partner hours*

Booking the scanner and cancellation policy

Piloting MRI projects

Data export and deletion policy

Standard sequences @ 3T*

Peripheral MRI equipment, instructions and troubleshooting

Stimulus computer

MRI compatible LCD screen (BOLDscreen)

Setting the correct screen layout, resolution and refresh rate on the 3T-stimulus computer TO DO: convert to wiki-format and merge with general screen instructions.


MRI compatible button boxes (fORP)

MRI compatible audio system (MRConfon)

MRI compatible eye trackers

Auxilliary EMG, ECG and GSR recordings (BrainAmp)

EEG-fMRI recordings (EGI)

Electrical stimulator

Advanced MRI procedures and troubleshooting

Patching the MRI scanners*

7T MRI procedures and documentation*

Common warnings and error messages*

Spinoza log book for reporting and monitoring technical problems*