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Why voxel-based morphometry should be used.

J Ashburner1, K J Friston

  • 1The Wellcome Department of Cognitive Neurology, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom. j.ashburn@fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk

Neuroimage
|November 15, 2001
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This response clarifies voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and its application, addressing concerns about image registration errors in neuroimaging studies. VBM remains a valuable tool for analyzing brain structure variations.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Statistical Analysis

Background:

  • This article responds to criticisms regarding the use of voxel-based morphometry (VBM) with imperfectly registered images.
  • It clarifies the objectives of VBM and its relationship with tensor-based morphometry.
  • The authors address specific concerns raised about spatial normalization and voxelwise testing in neuroimaging.

Discussion:

  • Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) is a valid technique for analyzing neuroanatomical differences.
  • While registration errors can influence findings, VBM can still yield meaningful results.
  • The statistical validity of voxelwise tests is discussed in the context of real-world neuroimaging data.

Key Insights:

  • Dr. Bookstein's critique may stem from a misunderstanding of VBM's core principles.

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  • Systematic registration errors are acknowledged as a potential confound in VBM analyses.
  • The practical implications of statistical assumptions in VBM are less critical with actual neuroimaging data.

    • Outlook:

    • Further refinement of VBM methodologies to enhance robustness against registration imperfections.
    • Continued dialogue between researchers to ensure accurate application of morphometric techniques.
    • Advancing the understanding of brain structure-image analysis in neuroscience.