1M award from Wellcome for a new MEG scanner

Published: 9 December 2020

State of the art MEG-TRIUX-neo for advancing multi-modal neuroimaging techniques in Scotland

State of the art MEG-TRIUX-neo for advancing multi-modal neuroimaging techniques in Scotland 

Investigators: Prof. Philippe Schyns, Prof. Gregor Thut, Prof. Satu Palva, Prof. Matias Palva, Prof. Marios Philiastides, Prof. Peter Uhlhaas and Dr Robin Ince

CCNi researchers received a £1M Wellcome Multi-User Equipment Award for a state-of-the-art scanner to measure the dynamic activity of brain regions in a variety of cognitive tasks.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an advanced technology using super-conducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) that measures tiny magnetic fields, with both excellent temporal accuracy (~1 ms) and good resolution of brain structures (~1-2 cm).

The new scanner will enhance measurement capabilities within CCNi existing cutting-edge platform for brain imaging across multiple scales and foster a hub of neuroimaging excellence in Scotland in collaboration with multiple regional, national and international partners. 


First published: 9 December 2020