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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroimaging
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Computational Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Multi-compartment models (MCM) are crucial for characterizing brain white matter microstructure using diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).
    • Current MCM analysis is hindered by the lack of methods for resampling images into common reference frames and constructing atlases.
    • These limitations restrict the clinical utility of advanced DWI-based brain microstructure modeling.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a generic framework for resampling multi-compartment model (MCM) images.
    • To enable the construction of brain microstructure atlases from MCM data.
    • To overcome limitations in clinical applications of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).

    Main Methods:

    • The problem of resampling and atlas construction was unified as a simplification problem.
    • Spectral clustering and semi-metrics were employed to define relationships between common MCM compartments.
    • The framework was evaluated using multi-tensor and diffusion direction imaging (DDI) models.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method demonstrated effective interpolation of MCM images for both multi-tensor and DDI models.
    • Successful application included the construction of an MCM template from normal control brain data.
    • Validation was performed on simulated data, simulated transformations, and real neuroimaging data.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed framework successfully addresses the resampling and atlas construction challenges for MCM images.
    • This method enhances the applicability of advanced brain microstructure modeling in clinical research.
    • The creation of an MCM template provides a valuable resource for future neuroimaging studies.