= Los Angeles, CA, USA: October 18th, 2023 =
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Half-day workshop, as part of the [[https://cuttinggardens2023.org/|CuttingGrden2023 conference]]. <<BR>> This session will be an introduction to Brainstorm for EEG analysis. Participants will learn how to use Brainstorm and access its new tools on their personal laptops.

== General information ==
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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>'''Where'''<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>> [[https://cuttinggardens2023.org/gardens/los-angeles/#venue|Univerisyt of Southern California]]<<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>'''When'''<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>Wednesday October 18th, 2023: 13:00-17:30<<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>'''Instructor'''<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>[[https://neuroimage.usc.edu/brainstorm/AboutUs/RaymundoCassani|Raymundo Cassani]] & [[https://neuroimage.usc.edu/brainstorm/AboutUs/tmedani#preview|Takfarinas Medani]]<<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>'''Registration'''<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>> [[https://cuttinggardens2023.org/gardens/los-angeles/#registration|Please visit this page]]. <<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>'''Audience'''''' '''<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>Users interested in analyzing EEG/MEG recordings using Brainstorm.<<BR>>Teaching in English. <<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>'''Documents'''<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>> [[https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/XXXXX|Introduction slides]] |   [[https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/XXXXX|Walkthrough]] | [[https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/XXXXX|Survey]] <<HTML(</TD></TR>)>> <<HTML(</TABLE>)>>

== Requirements ==
In order to make the workshop as efficient as possible, we ask all the attendees to: <<HTML(<FONT color=red>)>>'''download, install and test'''<<HTML(</FONT>)>> the software and <<HTML(<FONT color=red>)>>'''download'''<<HTML(</FONT>)>> the workshop dataset on their laptops prior to the workshop.

== Installing Brainstorm ==
Please read carefully the following instructions on: <<BR>>[[WorkshopGeneralInstall|preparing your laptop for the training]]

== Workshop dataset ==
The workshop dataset is a pre-processed version of the dataset in used in the [[Tutorials/Yokogawa|Brainstorm tutorial on median nerve stimulation]]. It consists of simultaneous EEG and MEG recordings during a median nerve stimulation experiment (right arm). A full description of the dataset can be found [[Tutorials/Yokogawa#Description_of_the_experiment|here]].

Once you have successfully installed and tested Brainstorm (see previous section), proceed to download the dataset for the workshop.

 1. Download the tutorial dataset (360 MB):
  . https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/hKO5zc2W4uDE3Zk
 1. Unzip the downloaded file on your desktop: it will create a new folder named '''`workshop_lax`'''
 1. Final check: after following the steps above, you should have 3 folders on your desktop:
  * '''`brainstorm3`''': the software folder, containing the source code and the compiled executable
  * '''`brainstorm_db`''': your Brainstorm database (which should be empty for now)
  * '''`workshop_lax`''': Dataset used during the workshop session

== Program ==
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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>12:30-13:00<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>Onsite assistance in installing the material for the training session <<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>13:00-13:30<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>Introduction to Brainstorm (lecture)<<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>13:30-14:35<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>'''Loading anatomy and recordings'''

Set anatomy

Review RAW recordings

Import events

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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>14:35-15:35<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>'''Pre-processing'''

Frequency filters

Artifact detection

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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>15:35-15:50<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>''Coffee break''<<HTML(</TD></TR>)>>

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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>15:50-16:20<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>'''Analysis sensor level'''

Import recordings

Review trials

Trial averages

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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>16:20-16:55<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>'''Source estimation'''

Forward model (aka Head model)

Noise covariance matrix

Source estimation (from EEG and MEG recordings)

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<<HTML(<TR><TD>)>>16:55-17:15<<HTML(</TD><TD>)>>'''Analysis source level'''

Cortex parcellations: Atlases and Scouts

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We provide [[https://box.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/s/XXXXX|a detailed step-by-step walkthrough]] of the data analyses performed at the training.

== Troubleshooting ==
For any technical problem, please contact Raymundo Cassani ( raymundo.cassani@mcgill.ca )