Image Analysis

Tools and Methods for MRI Data Analysis

fMRI for Newbies - a good learning resource for functional magnetic resonance imaging

SPM - the LoNG's primary fMRI statistical analysis software

SPM Listserv - a Good resource for SPM troubleshooting

FSL - another commonly used statistical analysis software at Duke

PickAtlas - an SPM extension produced at Wake Forest useful for ROI/mask creation and application

Artifact Detection Tools (ART) - useful for detecting motion outliers in fMRI data

Marsbar - region of interest toolbox for SPM

John's Gem's - useful snippets of code for SPM that can be modified for spm8

Structural Brain Mapping Group - tools for and information about Voxel Based Morphometry (VBM)

Software and Resources

For the Web and Local Machine

Duke VPN - for connecting remotely

String - database for looking up protein interactions

Quick-R - SPSS/SPS/R tricks and tips

Senduit - a handy file sharing tool

Duke Software - for students, faculty, and staff

Plink - large scale genetic analysis software

Tagger - SNP Tagger

Haploview - haplotype and SNP Tagger

SPSS/SPS Macros - useful for mediation

Statsoft - good statistics resource

Genetics

Tools for Learning and Genotyping

Genetics Science Learning Center - a useful site to review the basics of genetics

String - database for looking up protein interactions

SNPedia - the wiki for investigating human genetics

GeneCards - a searchable database of human genes

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - a compendium of human genes and genetic phenotypes

HapMap - catalog of common genetic variants that occur in human beings

dbSNP - genetic variation within and across species

USCS Genome Browser - reference sequence and working draft assemblies for a large collection of genomes

QuantPsy - information on mediation and moderation

 

General Science

Biology and Science Resources

Faculty of 1000 - Top scientist reviews, ranks, and papers

Affiliates

Groups and Centers Affiliated with the LoNG

Duke University - home of the LoNG

Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC) - fMRI facility for the collection of neuroimaging data

Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) - center for research of psychological, computational, and biological mechanisms of mental function

Psychology & Neuroscience (P&N) - department at Duke University devoted to the study of human behavior

Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy (IGSP) - center to bring together many disciplines to enrich understanding of the human genome

Duke University

Useful links for Campus Life

Duke University Emplotee Discounts

Duke Computer Store - for all of your technology and computer needs

Arts & Sciences Room Reservation - for the booking of classrooms and equipment

DUHS Login - for access to hospital resources

Durham Highlights

Local Events and Attractions

Durham Event Calendar

NASHER - museum of art at Duke University

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) - music, shows, and concerts