Philips 3T Achieva Visual Cortex fMRI brain scan BOLD

Dr. Calum Avison, PhD Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science Li Min Chen VU Vision Research Center Ken Wilkins VUIIS Shop Head Heather Scott VUIIS Veterinary Technician

RHESUS MACAQUE PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR Heart Rate Blood Pressure Video Feed Neuron Signal fMRI Signal Visual Task RF Signal Pos./Neg. Reinforcement Juice Reward EMG Signal

Vanduffel et al. (2001)

Grant proposal - Funding Weekly meetings Shop resources MRI scanner parameters Materials comparison: Peek Initial structural/functional design stages Meet with Li Min – functional accuracy Circuit design Literature

MonthGoal November 2005Identify project goals, parameters and resources December 2005Finish initial research; Create design approach January 2006Finalize design approach; Begin prototyping February 2006Finalize prototype; Begin prototype testing March 2006Modify prototype as necessary; Re-test (& re-modify) April 2006Finalize prototype; Prepare/present paper and poster