Speakers
Description
How can we watch the human brain in action on the timescale of
thought? Magnetoencephalography (MEG) offers a remarkable answer. By
measuring the tiny magnetic fields generated by neuronal activity, MEG
provides direct access to brain function with millisecond precision,
making it uniquely suited to study fast neural processes underlying
perception, cognition, language, and action. At the CoBIC MEG
facility, researchers can combine a whole-head SQUID-based MEG system
with stimulus presentation, eye tracking, physiological monitoring,
and diverse response devices to design sophisticated and flexible
experiments. Our facility supports projects from basic neuroscience to
clinical and translational research, while also providing structured
onboarding, operator training, and data workflows. This poster
introduces the principles of MEG, highlights the equipment and
infrastructure available at our lab, and showcases why MEG is such an
exciting tool for exploring the living human brain.