MEG Research Facility
Our Services

Techniques and Services

We provide access to the MEG, and technical support for acquisition, storage, and basic processing (data analysis is available on a fee-for-service basis, or through collaborations with MEG Core faculty).

Each researcher using the MEG Core will be assigned an MEG liaison, who is a member of the MEG Operations Committee. The liaison will advise on MEG-specific study considerations, setup, scheduling procedures and access to the MEG suite, data management, and basic analytic strategies. All research protocols must be approved by the MEG Operations Committee prior launch; the MEG liaison will assist with obtaining approval.

Available Equipment

The core is equipped with a 275-channel whole-head CTF MEG system, situated inside a magnetically-shielded room. Users have the option of simultaneously collecting dense-array EEG during their MEG recordings, if desired.

We offer an array of stimulus (visual, auditory, tactile) presentation options and response devices (e.g., fiber optic button boxes), to accommodate various research studies. Our presentation and response peripherals are closely-matched to those used in MRI research. Visit the Imaging Research Center to learn more.

Presentation Software
We maintain licenses for an array of stimulus presentation software including BrainX, DirectRT, ePrime and Presentation.

Analysis Software
We have experience with a collection of proprietary/commercial and freely-available software that are used for MEG data analyses. Depending on the researcher’s needs/experience, we may direct you to one or more of the following: BESA 6, Brainstorm, BrainWave, CTF suite of tools, CURRY 7, FieldTrip, MATLAB and/or SPM8/12.