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Martina Callaghan

@mfcallaghan.bsky.social
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MRI Physicist working in neuroscience. Based in the Department of Imaging Neuroscience, home to the FIL, at University College London (UCL)

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Antoine Lutti @antoinelutti.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
📢📢 As part of the #OHBM2026 brainhack, we're organising a workshop about the #hMRI toolbox for the processing and analysis of #MRI relaxometry data in #neuroscience studies. The workshop will take place on June 12th - just prior to #OHBM2026. See 👇 for details Everyone welcome 🤗
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Rosanna Olsen @rosannaolsen.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We have a new preprint which characterizes characterizes two arteries that form the major blood supply to the hippocampus using in vivo Time-of-Flight (TOF) MR angiography 3T on 7T and . 🍤. We used compressed sensing to substantially reduce scan time and compare vessel diameter estimates and CNR.
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We are delighted to see departmental alumni Eleanor Maguire, and her former PhD student Sir Demis Hassabis, honoured in the UCL Faces project, as part of UCL’s bicentenary celebrations. Read about their valuable contributions on the UCL Faces webpage. www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...
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The human brain reimagined: Eleanor Maguire, transforming understanding of neuroscience
Eleanor Maguire transformed our understanding of human memory and how we approach neuroscience research, inspiring generations of scientists and paving the way for some of our biggest breakthroughs.
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angelikaza.bsky.social @angelikaza.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Really excited to share first published paper of the year! Thank you to @uclbrainscience.bsky.social for highlighting: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc.... We found different organisational changes in Lewy body disease patients with dementia versus those with intact cognition, using structural gradients.
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UCL researchers uncover distinct brain changes in Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
UCL researchers have used advanced brain imaging to uncover the distinct brain changes between people with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, opening the door to more targeted treatments
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We are pleased to share that Peter Kok has been awarded the Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC)! www.in.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/news/blog-po...
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EU funding awarded to Imaging Neuroscience PI — Department of Imaging Neuroscience
European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant awarded to Peter Kok
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
In this video, Andy Jahn discusses the latest developments in #SPM, the latest release #SPM25 and our recent #SPM Homecoming with the wonderful @corticalpete.bsky.social, @liviasimela.bsky.social and @johmedr.bsky.social. youtu.be/VqzvUPV7pk8?...
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SPM Homecoming & SPM25 | Prof. Peter Zeidman, Dr. Olivia Kowalczyk & Dr. Johan Medrano
YouTube video by Andy's Brain Tube
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Peter Zeidman @corticalpete.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
A birthday is a good time to reflect! To mark SPM @ 30, this month's issue of Cerebral Cortex features deeply insightful commentaries on neuroimaging analysis from Ed Bullmore, Peter Bandettini, Peter Fox, Pedro Valdes-Sosa, Klaas Enno Stephan, Viktor Jirsa, et al [1/2] academic.oup.com/cercor/issue
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Issues | Cerebral Cortex | Oxford Academic
Publishes papers on the development, organization, plasticity, and function of the cerebral cortex, including the hippocampus.
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
🚨 We’re hiring: Associate Professor/Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience 🧠 Lead pioneering imaging-informed cognitive neuroscience research 🌍 Open to international applicants | Visa sponsorship available 📍 Permanent, full-time, on-site 🔗 Apply now: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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Nadine Dijkstra @nadinedijkstra.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🚨Amazing opportunity: position available for a new associate/full professor at the FIL @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social! Do you have a neuroimaging-focused research program? Get applying! 🚨 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Peter Kok @peterkok.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We are recruiting a new PI at the FIL @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social, Associate or Full Professor. This is an amazing place to do cognitive neuroscience, in the heart of London. If you or someone you know might be interested, please pass it on. #neuroskyence www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Peter Zeidman @corticalpete.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The beta release of SPM-Python is out now! Amazing work by Johan Medrano @johmedr.bsky.social , Yael Balbastre, Yulia Bezsudnova @ybezs.bsky.social and other members of their team. A new era for SPM! #OHBM2025
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Lots of exciting work being showcased by the SPM Team and other Fellows from the UCL Department of Imaging Neuroscience at #OHBM2025 this week! A thread 🧵 ... [1/7]
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MEGUKI 2025 @meguki2025.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The moment we've all been waiting for... 🥁 📋 FULL SCHEDULE IS HERE! Incredible speakers from every corner of the globe are ready to blow your minds! 🤯 ⚠️ URGENT: Only 3 days left to join us! Check it out → meguk.ac.uk/programme/
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Ravi Menon @northernthrux.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Our Siemens 7T Collaboration Scientist is moving to support the Siemens 7T Terra.X Impulse at Stanford. Siemens is rehiring for our position, located in Canada's National Ultra-High Field MRI platform cfmm.uwo.ca in London, Ontario 🇨🇦. onehealthineers.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SHSJB/job/OA...
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Centre of Functional and Metabolic Mapping - Western University
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Don't miss our upcoming #SPM course for #EEG & #MEG online from 19-22 May 2025! 🧠 We'll cover preprocessing, source reconstruction, DCM & OPM analyses. Practicals will include SPM-Python! Programme: www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/spm/docs/cou... Register by May 11th 👇 onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-...
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Course schedule - SPM Documentation
Documentation of the SPM Software for neuroimaging
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Emily Finn @esfinn.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Despite everything going on, I may have funds to hire a postdoc this year 😬🤞🧑‍🔬 Open to a wide variety of possible projects in social and cognitive neuroscience. Get in touch if you are interested! Reposts appreciated.
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
🎺🎺🎺 We will be hosting #MEGUKI2025 this July and hope that lots of you will be able to join us, including for the kick off day focusing on #naturalistic neuroscience. More details and info on how to submit abstracts below 👇
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
🧠 Want to do a PhD in neuroimaging? 🏥 Want to have clinical impact? 👨‍🏫 Want to have an amazing supervisor to guide you? Look no further... 👇
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Masud Husain @masudhusain.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
At @ox.ac.uk it's time for the staff survey. Here's my answer to: "What is the main thing the University could do to help you to progress your career?" Please repost and respond similarly to the survey if you agree. It's the only way to get our points across!
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
A key paper, and monumental effort from the lab, demonstrating the potential for truly naturalistic imaging neuroscience. What a tour de force! Go team! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
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Martina Callaghan @mfcallaghan.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Great to see our excellent colleague @peterkok.bsky.social getting further recognition of his great work! Congratulations Peter! 🥳👏🏻
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Martina Callaghan @mfcallaghan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Great opportunity to learn directly from those developing the methods! #SPM
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Sarah Garfinkel @sarahgarf.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience is the most wonderful place to work. Supportive, bright colleagues doing incredible research in beautiful Queen Square. Do get in touch if you have any questions. Come join us! www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Peter Kok @peterkok.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
We have an opening for a 12 month Research Assistant post, funded by an ERC grant. The postholder would help with several neuroimaging projects, including MEG and 7T fMRI. Please repost and share with anyone who may be interested. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... #neuroskyence #Neuroimaging
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Stephen Curry @scurry.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Now over 900 signatures. Please keep signing and sharing to send a clear message to the Royal Society that we want them to stand up for values that we all hold dear: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values
If you wish to show your support for the letter below regarding apparent inaction by the Royal Society in the face of breaches of its code of conduct by Elon Musk FRS, please sign below. I invite anyo...
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Antoine Lutti @antoinelutti.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Hey #MRI folks! New preprint from the group about the prospective correction of cardiac-induced noise in brain #relaxometry data!! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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ISME - Incoherent Sampling of Multi-Echo data to minimize cardiac-induced noise in brain maps of R2* and magnetic susceptibility
Purpose: Brain maps of the MRI parameters R2* and magnetic susceptibility enable the investigation of microscopic tissue changes associated with brain disease in patient populations. However, maps of ...
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Martina Callaghan @mfcallaghan.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Really looking forward to this week's #BrainMeeting from our amazing Chair of the Methods Group, the brilliant @corticalpete.bsky.social. Make sure you join us!
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Peter Zeidman @corticalpete.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Can we find the earliest adopters of SPM on Bluesky? Full marks to @jonsimons.bsky.social for SPM96!
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Happy 30th birthday year to SPM!! 🎈🍰 To get the party started, we are delighted to announce SPM 25.01, a major new version of the open-source neuroimaging software. Read the preprint to discover what's new arxiv.org/pdf/2501.12081 and download SPM for free from Github github.com/spm/spm/rele...
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the devastating news that Eleanor Maguire passed away on January 4th. She was a phenomenally brilliant neuroscientist, with immense passion for her work and many remarkable accomplishments. We will miss her terribly. www.online-tribute.com/EleanorMaguire
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Eleanor Maguire | 1970 - 2025 | Online-Tribute.com
Learning and memory are so fundamental to us, so enmeshed throughout cognition, that ‘solving’ memory, unpacking its neural mechanisms and being able to conceptualise it fully will, I believe, res…
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Martina Callaghan @mfcallaghan.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
#Bluesky feels like Twitter used to. So nice to see my feed filled with scientific content and discussion again.
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a man with a mustache is holding a piece of paper with the word science written on it .
Alt: #science
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Siawoosh Mohammadi @siawooshmr.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
1/ Drawing on 13+ yrs of research & development, finally the ACID toolbox paper out: direct.mit.edu/imag/article... #Neuroscience #MRI #DiffusionImaging #OpenSource #Neuroimaging #DataScience #SPM
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Martina Callaghan @mfcallaghan.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
This is an incredible opportunity to join the brilliant team at @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social, collaborate across #UCL and globally, and help shape the future of neuroscience by training the next generation of researchers and innovators. Don’t miss out!
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Martina Callaghan @mfcallaghan.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Great to see a strong stance being taken by @deevybee.bsky.social against deplorable behaviour 💪🏻 www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Oxford scientist resigns from Royal Society over Elon Musk’s continuing fellowship
Prof Dorothy Bishop said fellowship was ‘a contradiction of all the values’ of UK’s national academy of sciences
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Department of Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneuroucl.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This week's #BrainMeeting 🧠 will be given by our very own Nadine Dijkstra @nadinedijkstra.bsky.social! Her talk is entitled "Distinguishing Imagination and Reality in the Human Brain". Everyone is very welcome to join, in person or online. Full details here 👇 www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/event/distin...
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