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  • Develop and integrate toolboxes for structural connectome extraction and statistical analysis.
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  • Enhance predictive power in connectome-based research.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an advanced structural connectome extraction pipeline.
  • Implemented a novel tensor network principal components analysis (TN-PCA) method.
  • Analyzed data from the Human Connectome Project (HCP) and Sherbrooke test-retest dataset (1076 subjects, >1100 scans) with 175 human traits.

Main Results:

  • Structural connectomes are associated with fluid intelligence, language comprehension, and motor skills (increased cortical-cortical connectivity).
  • Substance use (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana) is linked to decreased cortical-cortical connectivity.
  • The developed method demonstrated superior prediction accuracies compared to alternatives.

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  • The integrated toolboxes provide a robust framework for structural connectome analysis.
  • Structural brain connectivity significantly relates to various cognitive, motor, and substance use traits.
  • The TN-PCA method offers enhanced predictive capabilities for neuroimaging studies.