Main Page

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.

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 building

Route description

Opening hours

House rules

Getting 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

Overview of available facilities

Office space, printer and meeting room

Starting a new project

Checklist prior to using the facilities

Prior to using the facilities please follow the compulsory 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 and instructions

Stimulus computer

MRI compatible LCD screen (BOLDscreen)

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

Ongoing projects and troubleshooting

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*

Troubleshooting peripheral equipment

Setting the correct screen layout, resolution and refresh rate on the 3T-stimulus computer