I. Major Tasks with Estimated Times to Complete

• A. Upgrade machine to Echo Speed Capital item (FY budget process) 6 mo-1 yr
• B. Sign research agreement with GE (allows GE to turn on the fMRI critical protocols) 2-6 mo
• C. Tune System to fMRI specifications. System may need updated gradient amps, etc. 1.5 mo
• D. Patient Selection and IRB approval 1-8 mo
• E. Train MR tech to fMRI protocols 1.5 mo
• F. Purchase Workstations + Laptop + Color Printer 1 mo
• G. Insure inbore acoustics/visuals 1-4 mo
• H. Network connections/cabling 1-6 mo
• I. Purchase software 1 mo.
• J. Install software .5 mo
• K. Collect/perform fMRI data series 1-6 mo