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