Welcome to the Lega Lab! We are delighted to have you join our team. This README file will provide you with an overview of the lab and its research focus, as well as acknowledge the contributions of previous lab members.

About Lega Lab

The Lega Lab is a neuroscience research lab dedicated to investigating the neural mechanisms underlying human memory. Led by Dr. Bradley Lega, our lab utilizes various methods, including neurophysiology recordings, behavioral testing, and computational modeling, to gain insights into how memory functions in the brain.

Our research primarily focuses on studying memory in clinical populations, such as patients with epilepsy and those undergoing deep brain stimulation. By working closely with patients and employing state-of-the-art techniques, we aim to advance our understanding of memory processes and contribute to the development of effective treatments for memory disorders.

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Getting Started

To get started in the Lega Lab, familiarize yourself with the ongoing projects, research protocols, and datasets. Take the time to explore our documentation, code repositories, and previous publications. Feel free to reach out to current lab members for guidance or any questions you may have.

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Setup
  • Local Machine
  • BioHPC
  • Off Campus
• 3. EEG database
  • 3.1 Behavioral Paradigms
  • 3.2 EEG structure
  • 3.3 Behavioral Analyses (Exercises)
• 4. Analyses of EEG Data
  • 4.1 Raw EEG and Event-Related Potentials (ERPs)
  • 4.2 Basic Signal Processing
  • 4.3 EEG Pre-processing
  • 4.4 Power Spectrum
  • 4.5 Analyzing Frequency Bands
  • 4.6 Oscillatory Power and Phase
  • 4.7 Connectivity Analysis
  • 4.8 Statistical Testing
• 5. Efficient Programming for EEG Data Analysis in MATLAB
  • 5.1 Advanced Preprocessing and Data Organization
  • 5.2 Parallel Computing
  • 5.3 Algorithm Optimization
  • 5.4 Memory and I/O Optimization
  • 5.5 Modularity and Reusability
  • 5.6 Testing and Debugging
• 6. Data Collection
  • 6.1 Memory Testing
  • 6.2 Obtain EEG Recording
  • 6.3 Split EEG Recording
• 7. Behavioral Data Processing
  • 7.1 Chapter 1
  • 7.2 Chapter 2

Acknowledgment

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the previous lab members who have contributed to the success of the Lega Lab. Their hard work, dedication, and passion have been instrumental in shaping the lab's research and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their significant contributions to this Tutorial: Jui-Jui Lin, Ryan Tan, Sarah Seger, Lexie Hassien, Srinivas Kota, and David Wang. We would like to extend our appreciation to all other past lab members for their hard work, creativity, and commitment to advancing our research goals. Each individual has made valuable contributions to the lab's collective knowledge and achievements.

We are excited to have you as part of the Lega Lab, and we look forward to collaborating with you on groundbreaking research in the field of memory neuroscience!

Best regards,

David Wang

Lega Lab