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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We proudly present the 2026/27 OxCIN Global Scholars: Aya Ahmad, Aparna Somaraj, Tanmay Singhal, Yazdan Rezaee Jouryabi, and Salma Mowafi! They'll join OxCIN remotely for a year, participate in our MRI Graduate Course, present their work, and beome part of our global community. tinyurl.com/yc44kk3j

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

One more week to apply for OxCIN Global Scholars! 🎯For early-career MRI researchers in the Global South 💻Remote 1-year affiliation with OxCIN 🧠Training in MRI physics & FSL 🌎Build global connections 🗓️Deadline 28 June 2026 🔗https://www.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/training/global-scholars Please repost!

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We are celebrating Pride Month at OxCIN with Pride Snacks: a series of bite-sized talks highlighting people and organisations who promote LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in our field. Today we heard from our radiographer Samira about her volunteer work for Pride in STEM! prideinstem.org

Samira posing in front of a slide displaying the title 'Pride Snacks: bite-sized LGBTQIA+ content to brighten your Wednesday' and an illustration of a brain-shaped cookie with rainbow icing. She is holding up a plate of edible Pride snacks: strawberries and chocolates with little pride flags in them.

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The OxCIN MRI Graduate Programme and the Paediatric Neuroimaging Group with their parent information video 'My Baby's Brain' both won a Highly Commended award at yesterday's Vice-Chancellor's Awards! Many congratulations to everyone involved. Find out more: www.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/news/oxcin-m...

Group picture taken in the Schwarzman Centre of several of the MRI Graduate Programme organisers, smiling proudly and holding their certificate, with VC Irene Tracey on the right.

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Quick! Register by June 12th for the next in-person FSL Course! 🗓️ June 22-26, 2026 📍 Bordeaux, France 🧠 Covering: lectures & hands-on practicals on structural, functional, diffusion and resting state brain image analysis 🔗 More info: open.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcou...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our Global Scholars @arijitbhattacharya.bsky.social and Patrick Filima, who received a @wellcometrust.bsky.social and @globalbioimaging.bsky.social Imaging4All Access Grant to visit Oxford in person! Global Scholars applications are open until June 28th! lnkd.in/dWVi5cwG

Portrait pictures of Arijit (left) and Patrick (right)

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Supported by a Seed Award from oxhealthbrc.bsky.social, researchers mattweightman26.bsky.social and Hao-Lun Fu are exploring faster, more practical ways to assess brain health with a new portable EEG headband. The goal: pitch-side brain technology for safer decisions in real time! (2/3)

AI generated image of a young rugby player on a pitch, wearing an EEG headband. Behind him a tackle is happening. A box shows the EEG waveforms measured by the headband.

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Last week we celebrated the retirement of our beloved radiographer of 13 years, Mike Sanders. One of the first winners of our Good Citizen Awards, Mike will forever be part of OxCIN lore for his uniquely entertaining Magnet Safety Training and Public Engagement performances. Happy retirement Mike! ✈️

Mike delivering Magnet Safety Training with a huge cardboard scanner on his head. A pair of scissors and canister are stuck to the magnet, dangerously close to his face, illustrating poor magnet safety practice.

Mike at his garden party, holding an Oscar and delivering a speech.

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Many congratulations to Betina Ip, Nima Khalighinejad, and Will Clarke, who have all been deservingly awarded the title of Associate Professor!

portraits of Betina Ip, Nima Khalighinejad, and Will Clarke (left to right)

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Register now for the next in-person FSL Course 2026 in Bordeaux, France! 🗓️ June 22-26, 2026 🧠 Covering: lectures & hands-on practicals on structural, functional, diffusion and resting state brain image analysis 🔗 More info: open.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcou...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Apply now for OxCIN Global Scholars! 🎯For early-career MRI researchers in the Global South 💻Remote 1-year affiliation with OxCIN 🧠Training in MRI physics & analysis, inc FSL 🌎Build global connections 🗓️Apply by 28 June 2026 🔗https://www.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/training/global-scholars Please repost!

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Today we celebrated the OxCIN researchers practising, promoting, and advancing Open Science. Congratulations to the OxCIN Open Science Ambassadors' Award winners @levikumle.bsky.social and @gauravbhalerao.bsky.social! Read more about their work: tinyurl.com/2h9ncfcy

The award winners Gaurav and Levi posing with their certificates, flanked by the Open Science ambassadors and coordinators

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Register now for the in-person FSL Course 2026 in Bordeaux, France! 🗓️ June 22-26, 2026 🧠 Covering: lectures & hands-on practicals on structural, functional, diffusion and resting state brain image analysis 🔗 open.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcou...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Our research shows that disrupted sleep after stroke can negatively impact rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life in stroke survivors. Read the full paper in Nature Scientific Reports: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Happy World Sleep Day! OxCIN sleep researchers are at the JR Hospital today, talking to the public about sleep research and practical tips to improve sleep habits. Read more about our studies and ways to get involved: www.win.ox.ac.uk/research/res...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Save the date! FSL Course 2026 is provisionally planned in-person for June 22nd - 26th in Bordeaux, France. More details and the registration link will be posted on the FSL Course website soon. open.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcou...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

📖 Out now! Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Acquisition and Analysis by William Clarke, Adam Berrington, and Saad Jbabdi @saadjbabdi.bsky.social A comprehensive yet accessible handbook including online practicals. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3uvab9j9 #Neuroimaging #MRS #Spectroscopy #OUP

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Artificial intelligence is set to transform medical imaging in the near future. Jon Campbell, our Team Lead Research Radiographer, has been involved with the Society of Radiographers AI Advisory Group to examine how these advancements will impact radiographers. #WorldRadiographyDay 4/4

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

As well as being central to our research, all the team support our public engagement. Last June, Samira Abdelhamid showed the power of our 7 Tesla MRI scanner to visitors from African Families in the UK and inspired one young person to consider a career in radiography. #WorldRadiographyDay 3/4

A group of visitors watching inside the control room of a MRI scanner

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Meet Juliet Semple, one of our Research Radiographer at OxCIN. Juliet bridges science, technology and human care — ensuring every scan advances understanding of the brain. Watch her story: pod.admin.ox.ac.uk/article/technicians-oxford-juliet #WorldRadiographyDay 2/4

Radiographer preparing a research participant for a scan

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Happy #WorldRadiographyDay! At OxCIN, our radiographers make cutting-edge brain imaging possible — combining clinical skill, research expertise and participant care. Over the past year, our Radiography Team have completed 1686 scans. 🔗 oxcin.ox.ac.uk/research/core-staff 1/4

A radiographer preparing a research participant for a scan.

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Happy World Radiography Day to our wonderful OxCIN radiographers, who make all of our MR research possible! Why not take a moment today to acknowledge the radiographers in your life? I've heard they enjoy chocolate...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We're proud to introduce the 2025/25 cohort of OxCIN Global Scholars! They will be remotely affiliated with OxCIN for a year, participate in our MRI Graduate Programme, present their work and establish links with OxCIN research groups. Read more: www.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/traini....

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Registration is still open for #FSLCourse2025. Register now to secure your spot! 💻 Fully online course 🗓️ September 15th-26th 🧠 Lectures & practicals on structural, functional, diffusion and resting state brain image analysis 🔗 open.win.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcou...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Congratulations to Steve Smith @fmrib-steve.bsky.social for winning the OHBM 2025 Glass Brain Award! This lifetime achievement award recognises extraordinary contributions that drive the field forward - and we can't think of anyone more deserving. 👏👏👏

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Time is ticking! Applications for the 🌍 OxCIN Global Scholars Programme 🌍close on June 30th. Are you an early career researcher from the Global South, interested in online training in MRI physics & analysis using FSL? Read more & apply here: tinyurl.com/255rxr5a Please share with your network!

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month from OxCIN! 🏳️‍🌈 If you're in Oxford, come and say hi at our inclusive research-themed stall at the Pride festival in South Park this Saturday!

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The OxCIN Global Scholars programme offers a year of remote MRI training and collaboration for early-career researchers from the Global South. Apply by June 30th to join the 2025/26 cohort. Please repost! www.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/traini...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We are excited to be returning to the annual BRC Health Research Showcase event at the Westgate shopping centre, Thursday 29 May, 10am-3.30pm. It's a great opportunity to engage with members of the public we may not otherwise reach. Come say hi! tinyurl.com/3x49x5eh

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Not one, but TWO Vice Chancellor's Awards for OxCIN today! 🏆🏆 Massive congratulations to the Ambassadors Programme and the Oxford Young Sports Leaders Programme! Read more about them here: hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/vice-chancel...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

So proud of our projects shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor's Awards: BReal & the Ambassador Programmes! All are welcome to learn more at the Showcase event today at the Weston Library until 4pm. Keeping our 🤞for the results on Thursday... hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/vice-chancel...

Stuart standing next to the poster showcasing our Ambassador Programmes

Poster explaining our Ambassador Programmes

Poster explaining the BReal project about building stress resilience in early adolescents' lives

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

(Magnet) safety first... OxCIN's Imaging Support Scientist Seb shares his wisdom for our new magnet safety training video, produced by James at www.hobsoncurtis.com.

Two men sitting in a meeting room doing an interview, with a video camera, microphone and light set up for filming

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Registration Open! FSL Course 2025 will be held fully online, 15th – 26th September. Details & registration info here: open.win.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcou... The course covers lectures & hands-on practicals on structural, functional, diffusion and resting state brain image analysis.

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🌍 OxCIN Global Scholars: apply by June 30th! 🌎 Our Global Scholars programme provides a year of remote MRI training and collaboration for early-career researchers from the Global South. Apply now to join the 2025/26 cohort. Please repost! oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/traini...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Delivering real solutions: FSL A great example of OxCIN's commitment to delivering real-world outcomes, our free toolbox for MRI data analysis is downloaded 50,000+ times a year! Ready to learn? The next course will be run online in September '25! fsl.fmrib.ox.ac.uk

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Building technological bridges: Ultrasound Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) non-invasively targets deep brain areas. Advances from OxCIN & UCL now allow unprecedented precision and concurrent fMRI, opening new paths for therapeutic applications. tinyurl.com/az625ap7

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Building curious teams: OxCIN Ambassadors Our year-long Ambassador Programmes in Open Science, EDI, and Public & Policy Engagement give our members skills and support to promote positive research culture at OxCIN and beyond. www.oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/vision/culture/ambassador-programmes

Picture of OxCIN researchers talking to members of the public at an engagement event. There is coloured bunting and a poster in the background that says 'Fairground brains!'

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Building technological bridges... across species The neuroecologylab.org led by Rogier Mars compares brains of different species (tinyurl.com/4v9svnt8) to understand brain evolution (tinyurl.com/5n74hka3) and translate preclinical results to humans. @neuroecologylab.bsky.social

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

OxCIN's mission to understand the brain and improve health is built on 3 pillars: Building technological bridges Training curious teams Delivering real solutions In the next series of posts we'll take you on a tour of our research and training to show you how we do that!

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

As well as a new name, OxCIN also has a brand new Director: Karla Miller! @fmrib-karla.bsky.social We are grateful for 10 years of superb leadership by Heidi Johansen-Berg @heidijoberg.bsky.social and excited to see the new ideas Karla will bring. More about Karla: oxcin.ox.ac.uk/people/karla...

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Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN) @oxcin.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We're excited to announce that WIN is now the Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging: OxCIN! Our mission: developing and deploying neuroimaging and related technology to solve big challenges in basic neuroscience and brain health. oxcin.ox.ac.uk/about/vision

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