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ADDENDUM:  Previous announcement omitted the most imminent program: Chicago, Sept 26-30, 2011


SPM8 for Basic and Network Analysis - Chicago, IL
SEP 26-30, 2011
http://neurometrika.org/SPMChicago

SPM8 for Basic and Network Analysis Chicago is an advanced-level, 5-day workshop designed for investigators having familiarity with the fundamental principles of fMRI, at least one year of experience in functional neuroimaging data analysis, and experience using SPM.  The primary reason for these suggested requirements is that the pace of this program will be faster than for the "SPM8 Basics" and other programs, because the core of the Basics program and the core of the Network Analysis programs (each normally 5 days in duration) will be covered in a total of 5 days.

The workshop will focus on using SPM8 and its extensions for preprocessing, statistical modeling and visualization of data associated with a range of fMRI experimental designs. While the primary emphasis will involve using the core SPM8 programs for these purposes, there will also be extensive discussion of a variety of software tools that extend the power of SPM8. Some of these tools facilitate fMRI quality assurance through artifact detection and mitigation at various analysis stages. Other tools support a variety of data visualization methods, including MRIcron, xjView, BioImage Suite, and FreeSurfer.

Later in the week, the presentations will provide an introduction to network analysis using SPM8 along with practical demonstrations tied to the key conceptual issues. The focus will be on techniques other than the usual massively univariate analyses commonly used for modeling fMRI data. Topics covered will include functional connectivity examined using bivariate correlation or regression, psychophysiological interaction analysis, and dynamic causal modeling.

It is required that participants bring their own laptop computer with an executable version of Matlab installed.




OTHER PROGRAMS listed below


Upcoming Courses in fMRI Experimental Design and Analysis; emphasis on use of SPM in most programs, but some programs are independent of software package used.

This year we will be offering our continuing series of functional neuroimaging courses covering various conceptual and practical aspects of fMRI experimental design and analysis.  

In the SPM Basics and Network Analysis programs the laboratory exercises will focus on the use of SPM8, with extensive discussion of a variety of complementary software tools. Lectures and laboratory exercises will cover preprocessing, statistical modeling, visualization and anatomical labeling of data associated with a broad range of neuroimaging experimental designs. Please note that the SPM Basics and Network Analysis programs require that you bring a laptop with MATLAB installed.  The current schedule includes:

SPM8 for Basic and Network Analysis - Chicago, IL
SEP 26-30, 2011
http://neurometrika.org/SPMChicago


SPM8 for Basic and Clinical Investigators - Boston, MA
OCT 10 - OCT 14, 2011
http://www.neurometrika.org/BasicSPM

Functional MRI in Clinical Research and Practice - Boston, MA
OCT 17 - OCT 21, 2011
http://neurometrika.org/fMRI_Clinical

Network Analysis:  Functional Connectivity - Boston, MA
OCT 24 - OCT 28, 2011
http://www.neurometrika.org/FunctionalConnectivity

Methods for Studying Human Cerebellar Structure and Function - Baltimore, MD
NOV 10 - NOV 11, 2011
http://neurometrika.org/HumanCerebellum



Functional MRI in Clinical Research and Practice
is a relatively new course (first edition having been run in Pittsburgh in June, 2011) designed to give clinical investigators an intensive introduction to the issues associated with using structural and functional MRI in clinical research studies. The lectures have been specifically designed to help medically trained investigators with an interest in neuroimaging make the sometimes difficult transition from clinical training to medical research. Topics will include the basic principles of MRI measurement, techniques for stimulus presentation and response recording in high magnetic fields, basic statistical methods, individual subject experimental design and analysis techniques, group design and analysis techniques, clinical study design principles and guidelines for reporting clinical neuroimaging studies. As functional neuroimaging is enjoying an expanding role in clinical practice, coverage of current and future applications will be explored. The interactive portion of this course will include opportunities for participants to work in small groups to explore measurement, design and analysis issues associated with the use of neuroimaging as an endpoint in clinical research. Course materials will include guidance and material to facilitate subsequent self-study.


A complete listing of all the 2011 courses can be found at: 
http://www.neurometrika.org/Courses
Please feel free to forward this announcement to any colleagues you
think might be interested.