About: Andy McAlister
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May 18, 2012 // Imaging
Functional Connectivity MRI of the Rat Brain
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain’s “resting state” (rsfMRI), and its measurement of functional connectivity, has gained significant attention over the last 15 years. It is believed that low-frequency fluctuations observed in the BOLD signal reflect spontaneous neural activity, and that synchronized fluctuations in distinct brain regions thus point to a functional connection between them (Fig. 1). First demonstrated for the human motorcortex (Biswal et al., 1995), numerous ... Continue reading
May 8, 2012 // Events
Getting Wet Down Under? ISMRM 2012 News
The long established tradition of the Monday night meeting went under water this year! Not that anyone got their feet wet! 380 specially invited scientists and industry experts joined Bruker at the famous Melbourne Aquarium for a unique evening of oysters, drinks and informative talks. After the welcome mixer Wulf I. Jung, Managing Director of Bruker BioSpin, set the scene with a warm introduction and some news on changes within ... Continue reading
May 1, 2012 // Imaging
MRI magnet 'scales new heights' in Osaka (another daring install!)
This installation saw the large magnet and its external cooling system installed on the 3rd floor of the Center, a feat that required clever planning by our office in Japan, specialist cranes and access through windows halfway up the building! IFReC As one of Japan’s five exclusive World Premier International Research Centers, IFReC engages in high-level research in the field of immunology, exploring the mechanisms that protect the body against various pathogens such ... Continue reading
April 24, 2012 // Events
Wine Screening Solution Attracts Interest at ANUGA
The Bruker booth at this years Anuga FoodTec - an international trade fair for food and drink technology - was the location for the launch of the new NMR-based wine screening solution. As well as attendees of the show, selected customers in the German wine industry were invited to come along and discover for themselves how revolutionary the process could be to their existing methods. The first generation of the ... Continue reading
April 20, 2012 // Academics
ENC: Final Party and Goodbyes
Last night (Thursday) was the finale of our week of events and entertainment at ENC. The Bruker suite opened for one last time with an invite to all to come and enjoy our farewell party. It was also the last chance to have a go at our NMR in HD Yahtzee style game as many of you tried to secure a rare keepsake... our special collectable dice. ... Continue reading
April 19, 2012 // Academics
ENC: Wednesday Update
ENC is now in full swing, so it's a good time to show you what it's like to be in the Bruker hospitality suite. It's certainly not all fun and games as the ENC meeting is one of our prime events which serve as a platform for our many product and solution launches and introductions to new methodology and applications. The suite features a live display of our latest innovations - giving everyone a ... Continue reading
April 18, 2012 // Academics
ENC: Tuesday Update - Taking Time Out
With so many lectures and programme activities ENC 2012 is proving a hit with delegates, so what better way to unwind from the day's events than by joining in the fun and high spirits in our suite at Bayfront A. From a leisurely stroll around the scientific posters, scrolling presentations and demonstration equipment to enjoying a drink with colleagues and peers, and playing the latest booth craze... it was the place to be. ... Continue reading
April 17, 2012 // Academics
ENC: Monday Night Update
With ENC 2012 under way, the Bruker suite has quickly become a second home to many in the evening as delegates relax and enjoy some entertaining diversions! Continuing with last year's new approach the vibrant Bruker booth is the place to be seen - the place to discover what's new, and interact with the exhibits, specialists and games. This year's cool t-shirt has already appeared around the conference... "Science ... Continue reading
April 16, 2012 // Academics
ENC: Week-end Update from Miami
The registration and traditional Sunday night welcome may have only just taken place but a lot has already happened thanks to Bruker's pre-meeting events whch ran over the weekend. The action began on Saturday with our workshops attended by over 100 delegates keen to keep up-to-date with the latest methods and newest tips for NMR, including - solid state - guidance for the new Dynamics Center - and site planning & system maintenance. ... Continue reading
April 13, 2012 // Events
