The MEG is available weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM, and weekends and evenings by prior arrangement. For access to MEG scheduling calendars, to reserve time, and/or for a more detailed explanation of scheduling policy and procedure, contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

1. Calendars. There are two Google calendars for scheduling MEGs. The first calendar, the “MEG Calendar,” is used to schedule time on a first-come, first-serve basis for use of the MEG machine. A second calendar, the “Prep Calendar,” is used for scheduling participant preparation time in the prep room (to affix electrodes, EEG caps, and/or HPI coils). For prepping research participants, PIs have the option of using either the prep room or the MEG room. There is no charge for use of the prep room. Please note, however, that MRN does not provide staff to carry out or assist with procedures in the prep room. On the other hand, there is a charge for use of the MEG room. Prep procedures carried out in the MEG scan room can be done by MRN’s MEG technologist or by the PI and/or their associates; in either case, the PI is charged for use of the MEG room.
   
   
2. Reserving time slots. To determine which time slots are available, view the MEG and Prep Calendars. PIs have up until 72 hours before the scheduled time (including weekends) to schedule a research participant in a reserved time slot; if they do not do so, the time slot becomes available to anyone and the PI should update the calendar, accordingly. Each month, the amount of actual usage for each PI is determined. When usage is significantly less than reserved time, future reserved time may be reduced.
   
   
3. Changes/cancellations. PIs are strongly urged to schedule equipment 72 hours in advance. When this is not possible, MRN requires a 2 hour minimum notice to ensure that MRN’s reception desk has access to scheduling information. For early morning studies, when changes/cancellations occur outside office hours and it is not possible to give 2 hour notice, PIs must make every effort to notify the people affected. For all cancellations, contact the MEG Technologist ASAP, and update the calendar by entering “study name/CANCELLED.”