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Mesoscale Brain Mapping: Bridging Scales and Modalities in Neuroimaging - A Symposium Review
Joshua K Marchant1,2, Natalie G Ferris3,4, Diana Grass5,6
1Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA. jmarchan@mit.edu.
Neuroinformatics
|September 23, 2024
Summary
A symposium highlighted advances in mesoscale brain mapping, showcasing new neuroimaging technologies for translational neuroscience. Researchers discussed bridging microscopic and macroscopic scales for brain structure and function studies.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Imaging
- Translational Research
Background:
- Mesoscale studies are advancing rapidly due to improved neuroimaging tools.
- The Center for Mesoscale Mapping (CMM) and Neuroimaging Training Program (NTP) hosted a symposium on October 10, 2023.
- The symposium focused on the convergence of microscopic and macroscopic scales in brain research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the state-of-the-art in mesoscale brain mapping.
- To showcase emerging technologies and their applications in neuroscience.
- To foster collaboration and training in advanced neuroimaging.
Main Methods:
- A symposium featuring presentations on diverse imaging techniques.
- Discussions on technological advancements for structural and functional brain imaging.
- Collaborative planning and execution by faculty and trainees.
Main Results:
- Over 150 attendees, including faculty, postdocs, students, and industry professionals, participated.
- Presentations covered CMM-developed technologies and research findings.
- Trainees gained presentation experience and networking opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Technological progress is crucial for advancing mesoscale brain imaging.
- The symposium successfully disseminated knowledge and fostered potential collaborations.
- The event contributed to the training goals of the CMM and NTP.
