Centre for Neuroscience Studies
Queen's University-
Queen's MRI Facility
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Equipment
A variety of equipment is available for use in MRI Experiments. The table below is also available as an Adobe PDF. To view it in PDF form, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Equipment (PDF 90 KB)
Display ComputerPentium4 3.4GHz PC computer, Windows XP Professional, internet connection, high-quality sound card, and connected to the projector and button response box. Matlab and E-Prime are installed for running fMRI studies. |
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Projector & ScreenNEC LT265 DLP projector. Native resolution is 1024x768. |
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Button Response Pads fORP fiber-optic button boxes for interactive subject participation. We have 5 different interfaces as pictured – single and double handheld, 5-button stick, joystick (either single or double), and trackball. |
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ISCAN Eye-tracking SystemISCAN eye tracker allows for tracking of the subjects eye while in the scanner. Training is required before using this equipment. Contact Brian Coe for training and assistance. |
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Medoc Thermal StimulatorThe Medoc Thermal Stimulator TSA-II utilizes a thermode placed on the patient's skin, which either heats or cools the skin as needed. The patient is asked to respond to these temperature stimuli by pushing a response button or verbally.Website: http://www.medoc-web.com/tsa.html |
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NNL Sound SystemNordic Neurolab (NNL) Audio System. High-quality stereo headphones, together with a communication console for auditory and speech (using the optical microphone) studies. Frequency response from 8Hz to 35kHz and a noise attenuation of +30dB. These headphones offer 35dB sound protection so subjects don’t have to wear earplugs. Not possible to use with the neck coil – use the MR system headphones instead.Website: http://www.nordicneurolab.com/products.php?pid=10 |
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Optical MicrophonePhone-or Optical Microphone with digital and analog outputs. For auditory response or speech fMRI studies.Website: http://www.magmedix.com/products/comfort/phone_or.html |
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MR Compatible EyeglassesMR compatible interchangeable prescription eyeglass with lens inserts in Rx powers from -6 to +6.Website: http://safevision.net/mri.html |
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MR Compatible CameraMR compatible black & white camera with f=2.5mm and f=6mm lenses on a ball-joint. Used to monitor volunteer in the bore and can be used for recording subject hand movements, etc.Website: http://www.mrc-systems.de/englisch/development/mriequipment.html |
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DVD/CD PlayingSony DVP-N550P DVD player. Interface either through the MR scanner headphones or the NNL headphones. |
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Physiological Monitoring & RecordingMonitoring and recording of peripheral pulse (top), ECG (middle) and respiration (bottom) through Siemens wireless physiological equipment. |
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