Main Page

These web pages describes the facilities, procedures and activities of the Spinoza Centre. They are intended for the users and users are encouraged to contribute to these pages.

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

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

Using the facilities

Getting access to the building and facilities

Starting a project

MRI costs and contacts for applying for partner hours*

Booking the scanner and cancellation policy

MRI safety procedures

Certification for MR safety and MR operator

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

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