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Pyneal: Open Source Real-Time fMRI Software.

Jeff J MacInnes1, R Alison Adcock2, Andrea Stocco1,3

  • 1Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States.

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|October 12, 2020
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Researchers can now access ongoing brain function with real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI). The new Pyneal toolkit offers a free, open-source, and flexible Python framework for rt-fMRI, overcoming limitations of existing software.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rt-fMRI) enables direct access to ongoing brain activity during scanning.
  • rt-fMRI has diverse applications, including data quality monitoring, neurofeedback, and experimental control.
  • Limited and restrictive software options currently hinder rt-fMRI adoption and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce Pyneal, a novel, free, and open-source rt-fMRI software package.
  • Provide a flexible and user-friendly framework for rt-fMRI research.
  • Address the limitations of existing rt-fMRI software.

Main Methods:

  • Developed Pyneal as a Python-based toolkit for rt-fMRI.
  • Ensured compatibility with major MRI scanner manufacturers (GE, Siemens, Phillips).
Keywords:
functional magnetic resonance imagingneurofeedbackneuroimaging methodsopen source softwarepython (programming language)real-timert-fMRI

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  • Designed for customized analysis pipelines and user-friendly operation.

    • Main Results:

    • Pyneal offers a flexible and accessible framework for rt-fMRI.
    • The toolkit is compatible with GE, Siemens, and Phillips scanners.
    • Pyneal facilitates customized analysis pipelines for rt-fMRI experiments.

    Conclusions:

    • Pyneal significantly lowers the barrier to entry for rt-fMRI research.
    • The toolkit empowers researchers to refine rt-fMRI techniques and develop novel applications.
    • Pyneal promotes wider adoption and advancement of rt-fMRI in the neuroimaging community.