We represent structural brain connectivity as a continuous Poisson point process of tractography streamlines, approximated with kernel density estimation.
There are many ways to divide the brain into parcels based on anatomy and connectivity. We propose a method to reconcile the many possible parcellations via an ensemble clustering algorithm.
We develop a method to align different brains spatially based on their connectivity profiles, helping detect disease effects.
We determine the relative contribution of genetic factors to individual variation in the shape of seven bilateral subcortical structures. Our findings are replicated in two large independent cohorts: QTIM and the Rotterdam study.
We develop a method to identify principal genetic factors of subcortical shape phenotypes using narrow-sense heritability in a twin cohort. The new genetic factors help identify correlations with two Alzheimer’s genes in an unrelated dataset.
We develop an unbiased univariate marker of Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration based on high-dimensional neuroimaging data.
We extend the event-based model (EBM) of progressive neurodegeneration by exploiting the network diffusion hypothesis. The new model predicts Alzheimer’s progression more accurately than standard EBM.
We present a method to simultaneously learn several linear discriminative models from imaging and geometry data with explicit information sharing. Sharing information about Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases significantly improves classification accuracy in both.
We present a method for subcortical shape description and registration with medial curves.
We introduce a family of fast spherical registration algorithms: a spherical fluid model and several modifications of spherical demons. Our algorithms are based on fast convolution of tangential spherical vector fields in the spectral domain.
We present a framework for intrinsic (parameterization-invariant) comparison of surface metric structures and curvatures. Here, instead of comparing the embedding of spherically parameterized surfaces in space, we focus on the first fundamental form.
The ENIGMA Consortium brings together researchers in imaging genomics to understand brain structure, function, and disease, based on brain imaging and genetic data. We welcome brain researchers, imagers, geneticists, methods developers, and others interested in cracking the neuro-genetic code.