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The Discussion sessions consist of a lecture by an instructor, and one or more student presentations on assigned papers.


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6 Concurrrent learning and imaging J. Gabrieli deCharms, R. C., F. Maeda, G. H. Glover, D. Ludlow, J. M. Pauly, D. Soneji, J. D. Gabrieli, and S. C. Mackey." Control Over Brain Activation and Pain Learned by Using Real-Time Functional MRI." Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 102, no. 51 (December 20, 2005): 18626-18631.
8 Parallel imaging Sodickson

Amazon logo Edelman, R., et al., eds. "Parallel Imaging Methods." Chapter 8 in Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 3rd ed. Vol. 1. New York, NY: W. B. Saunders, 2005. ISBN: 9780721603063.

Sodickson, D. K., C. J. Hardy, Y. Zhu, R. O. Giaquinto, P. Gross, G. Kenwood, T. Niendorf, H. Lejay, C. A. McKenzie, M. A. Ohliger, A. K. Grant, and N. M. Rofsky. "Rapid Volumetric MRI Using Parallel Imaging with Order-of-Magnitude Accelerations and a 32-Element RF Coil Array: Feasibility and Implications." Acad Radiol 12, no. 5 (2005): 626-635.

9 Understanding the issues in the controversial papers on face perception in autism Hadjikhani

Schultz, R. T., I. Gauthier, A. Klin, R. K. Fulbright, A. W. Anderson, F. Volkmar, et al. "Abnormal Ventral Temporal Cortical Activity During Face Discrimination Among Individuals With Autism and Asperger Syndrome." Arch Gen Psychiatry 57, (2000): 331-334.

Hadjikhani, N., R. M. Joseph, J. Snyder, C. F. Chabris, J. Clark, S. Steele, et al. "Activation of the Fusiform Gyrus when Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder View Faces." NeuroImage 22, (2004): 1141-1150.

Dalton, K. M., B. M. Nacewicz, T. Johnstone, H. S. Schaefer, M. A. Gernsbacher, H. H. Goldsmith, et al. "Gaze Fixation and the Neural Circuitry of Face Processing in Autism." Nat Neurosci 8, (2005): 519-526.

13 Modeling the BOLD signal: CBV/CBF methods and applications Mandeville

Hoge, R. D., J. Atkinson, B. Gill, G. R. Crelier, S. Marrett, and G. B. Pike. "Investigation of BOLD Signal Dependence on Cerebral Blood Flow and Oxygen Consumption: The Deoxyhemoglobin Dilution Model." Magn Reson Med 42, no. 5 (November 1999): 849-863.

Leite, F. P., D. Tsao, W. Vanduffel, D. Fize, Y. Sasaki, L. L. Wald, A. M. Dale, K. K. Kwong, G. A. Orban, B. R. Rosen, R. B. Tootell, and J. B. Mandeville. "Repeated fMRI Using Iron Oxide Contrast Agent in Awake, Behaving Macaques at 3 Tesla." Neuroimage 16, no. 2 (June 2002): 283-294.

15 fMRI investigation of memory Buckner

Buckner, R. L., A. Z. Snyder, B. J. Shannon, G. LaRossa, R. Sachs, A. F. Fotenos, Y. I. Sheline, W. E. Klunk, C. A. Mathis, J. C. Morris, and M. A. Mintun. "Molecular, Structural, and Functional Characterization of Alzheimer's Disease: Evidence for a Relationship Between Default Activity, Amyloid, and Memory." J Neurosci 25, no. 34 (August 24, 2005): 7709-7717.

Vincent J. L., A. Z. Snyder, M. D. Fox, B. J. Shannon, J. R. Andrews, M. E. Raiche, and R. L. Buckner. "Coherent Spontaneous Activity Identifies a Hippocampal-Parietal Mnemonic Network." J Neurophysiol 96, no. 6 (December 2006; Epub August 9, 2006): 3517-3531. DOI: 10.1152/jn.00048.2006.

18 Reconciling discrepent fMRI findings Manoach

Manoach, D. S. "Prefrontal Cortex Dysfunction During Working Memory Performance in Schizophrenia: Reconciling Discrepant Findings." Schizophrenia Research 60, no. 2-3 (April 1, 2003): 285-298.

20 Linking blood flow to neural activity Moore

Moore, C. I., and R. Cao. "The Hemo-Neural Hypothesis: On The Role of Blood Flow in Information Processing." J Neurophysiol 99, no. 5 (May 2008; Epub October 3, 2007): 2035-2047. DOI: 10.1152/jn.01366.2006.

22 fMRI evaluation of neural plasticity in somatosensory cortical representation Napadow

Napadow, V. J. Liu, M. Li, N. Kettner, A. Ryan, K. K. Kwong, K. K. S. Hui, and J. Audette. "Somatosensory Cortical Plasticity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated by Acupuncture." Hum Brain Mapp 28, no. 3 (March 2007): 159-171.

Napadow, V, N. Kettner, A. Ryan, K. K. Kwong, J. Audette, and K. K. S. Hui. "Somatosensory Cortical Plasticity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - a Cross-Sectional fMRI Evaluation." Neuroimage 31, no. 2 (June 2006): 520-530.

24 fMRI investigation of visual processing Kanwisher

Yovel, G., and N. Kanwisher. "Face Perception; Domain Specific, Not Process Specific." Neuron 44, no. 5 (2004): 889-898.

26 Extra TA office hours Bolar