Freesurfer June 2008

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77 discussions

cerebellar cortical volume
by Irene Mattisi 08 Jun '08

08 Jun '08

Hi everybody, some days ago Bruce wrote me that with FS it is possible to obtain measures of cerebellar cortical volume. I found these measures in the aseg.stats file. In this file what does "norm mean" stand for? is it the thickness? Then, does somebody know the command to obtain these measures? Thanks, Irene Mattisi

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Editing Brain
by Lusineh Gharapetian 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

Hello, I have an epilepsy patient brain that has an abnormality I'm not sure how to fix. I have attached a few screenshots to clarify my question. When comparing the left vs right mesial-temporal area, notice that the white matter surface line on the left encloses a lot of dark space and has a lot of artificial fills on the wm.mgz volume. This subject appears to have had a hippocampal resection. However, the segmentation classifies some of the dark space as hippocampus. While I understand that FS is based off of healthy, full brains, and that is why it has filled in the missing white matter (etc.) in that section, I am trying to decide on the best way to edit this brain. Would you suggest deleting the artificial fills or leaving the brain as is? We are interested in both cortical and subcortical volumes. Thanks for your input! Lusineh

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Gradient unwarp problem
by Inge Kasbohm Amlien 05 Jun '08

05 Jun '08

Hello list, we are looking into the possibility of adding the gradient unwarp tool (http://www.nbirn.net/tools/gradient_non_linearity/index.shtm) to our Freesurfer processing stream, but we are experiencing some problems with the output. Our physicist sent me what he believed was the sympathetic harmonics expansion for the Siemens Avanto, "coeff.grad". We are using mprages from said scanner. Following the readme: 1) set all environment vars, (ADDED not in readme: # setenv MATLAB_DIR $GRAD_UNWARP_DIR/matlab) 2) cd $GRAD_UNWARP_DIR 3) perl scripts/gradient_unwarp_converter.pl avanto/coeff.grad 4) create_displacement_table siemens avanto 5) grad_unwarp -i mpr1.mgh -o mpr1_uw.mgh -unwarp avanto The scripts run fine, and generate output, see attached screenshot and log. The output opens in tkmedit, but has intensity values ranging from about 28-30. Am I missing a step here? Any and all tips appreciated. Thank you, and kind regards, Inge Amlien Dept. of psychology University of Oslo Norway Attached: coeff.grad grad_unwarp_logfile.txt mpr1_uw.mgh.jpg grad_unwarp log file version: Version for distribution, 1.0, author: SC id: id pwd: pwd executable: /usit/psi-brain/u1/Felles/labdata/lab-data/lab_tools/grad_unwarp/scripts/grad_unwarp uname: uname -a date: date Warning: Unable to open display iconic, MATLAB is starting without a display. You will not be able to display graphics on the screen. Warning: MATLAB is starting without a display, using internal event queue. You will not be able to display graphics on the screen. < M A T L A B > Copyright 1984-2005 The MathWorks, Inc. Version 7.1.0.183 (R14) Service Pack 3 August 02, 2005 Warning: Name is nonexistent or not a directory: /psyklab/local/eeglab/eeglab. Warning: Name is nonexistent or not a directory: /psyklab/local/eeglab/eeglab. To get started, type one of these: helpwin, helpdesk, or demo. For product information, visit www.mathworks.com. >>>> >> >> GRADWARPPATH=/usit/psi-brain/u1/Felles/labdata/lab-data/lab_tools/grad_unwarp/grad_unwarp_tables TABLE=/usit/psi-brain/u1/Felles/labdata/lab-data/lab_tools/grad_unwarp/grad_unwarp_tables/table.mat QuitOnError=1 Interp method is cubic INFO: loading mgh (mgz) format infile mpr1.mgh INFO: loading mgh (mgz) volume mpr1.mgh Beginning unwarping and/or resampling Full 3D unwarping... gradfilename is /usit/psi-brain/u1/Felles/labdata/lab-data/lab_tools/grad_unwarp/grad_unwarp_tables/avanto.gwv. Loading... 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thalamus definition
by Anqi Qiu 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Is there any reference for the anatomical definition of the thalamus? What nuclei are included in the thalamus delineated from FreeSurfer? Thanks! Anqi Qiu Center for Imaging Science Johns Hopkins University Email: anqi(a)cis.jhu.edu tel: 410-516-8103

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(no subject)
by Irene Mattisi 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Hi Bruce! yesterday I asked you if it is possible with the new FS version to obtain the cerebellar cortical volume. You told me that it should be one of the entries in the aseg.stats file (left and right cerebellar cortex). Now I'm not very good with FS, so can you explain me where can I find the entries in the aseg. stats file? Thanks!! Irene Mattisi

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Research Associate Position at School of Psychiatry, UNSW, Australia
by wanlin 01 Jun '08

01 Jun '08

- *Research Associate/ Research Fellow* Faculty of Medicine SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRY University of New South Wales *REF. 5871NET* Fixed Term: The Salary range: Research Associate A$51K - A$68K per year; Research Fellow A$71K- A$84K per year depending on qualifications and experience ( plus up to 17% employer superannuation and leave loading) Applicants from suitably qualified backgrounds are invited to apply for the role of a Research Associate/Research in the area of brain functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) within the School of Psychiatry and Brain Sciences UNSW. The position is offered as part of the /Brain and Ageing Program/, a high profile research program funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which aims to evaluate the determinants of age related cognitive disorders. The Program comprises a number of large studies with an opportunity to participate in other studies and/or initiate new projects. The position is currently based at the Neuropsychiatric Institute in Randwick. It provides an opportunity to work with a diligent and dedicated team of local and international researchers, and an avenue for a research career in the field of functional neuroimaging. The position is a key role within the program. The successful applicant will be required to develop new 'leading edge' research projects and will have the primary responsibility for the preparation of research applications for funding from national and international resources. They will be responsible for the implementation and completion of various fMRI studies in neuropsychiatry, along with providing leadership and training to junior researchers in performing functional MRI studies. The successful applicant will have completed, be nearing the completion of, a PhD in a relevant discipline, and have experience in the use of fMRI to study cognitive/clinical function. The successful applicant will also have been published in neuroimaging journals and have presented at related conferences. Knowledge and experience of multi-modal functional neuroimaging will be highly regarded. Applications are encouraged from a variety of backgrounds, including neuroscience, medicine, psychology, engineering, mathematics and computer science. This position is a full time, fixed term appointment for 12 months with the possibility of renewal for the life of the Program. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check. Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application. *Having read all the documentation you may then direct any enquiries to* *Dr Wei Wen (applicants from mathematics, computer science, engineering or related backgrounds) on (61 2) 9382 3730 or w.wen(a)unsw.edu.au <mailto:w.wen@unsw.edu.au> or Professor Perminder Sachdev (applicants from psychology, medicine or other clinical backgrounds) on (61 2) 9382 3763 or p.sachdev(a)unsw.edu.au <mailto:p.sachdev@unsw.edu.au> *For an Information pack, click HERE <http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/info/pd16050806.pdf> *Applications close : 04 June 2008*

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(no subject)
by Irene Mattisi 01 Jun '08

01 Jun '08

Hi everybody, I would like to know if with the new version of FS I can also obtain the cerebellar cortical volume. Thanks Irene Mattisi Multiple Sclerosis Centre of Padua, Italy

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