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Natalie Rhodes¹, Lukas Rier^2,3, Elena Boto^2,3

¹Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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Researchers developed a "pseudo-MRI" method for magnetoencephalography (MEG) source modeling. This technique uses structured-light scans, enabling comparable results to traditional MRI-based methods, especially for wearable OPM-MEG systems.

Keywords:

functional connectivity magnetoencephalography optically pumped magnetometers source reconstruction template MRI

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Area of Science:

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Biophysics
Medical Imaging

Background:

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) source modeling typically requires individual MRI scans.
Wearable MEG using optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) expands research to new populations but is limited by MRI dependency.
Accurate source localization is crucial for understanding brain activity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a method for generating pseudo-MRIs from 3D structured-light scans for OPM-MEG source modeling.
To assess the comparability of OPM-MEG data modeled with pseudo-MRIs versus traditional MRIs.
To overcome the challenge of acquiring individual MRI scans in OPM-MEG studies.

Main Methods:

Developed a warping technique to create pseudo-MRIs from 3D structured-light head scans.
Applied the method to 20 participants performing a sensory task using OPM-MEG.
Analyzed task-induced beta band responses and whole-brain functional connectivity.

Main Results:

Peak task-induced beta modulation locations showed minimal separation (2.75 mm) between real and pseudo-MRI approaches.
Group-averaged time-frequency spectra, functional connectome matrices, and global connectivity demonstrated high correlations (0.99, 0.87, 0.98 respectively).
Source-localized OPM-MEG data modeled with and without individual MRI scans yielded comparable results.

Conclusions:

The pseudo-MRI method provides a viable alternative when individual MRI acquisition is challenging for OPM-MEG.
This approach enhances the accessibility and applicability of OPM-MEG for studying diverse populations.
While individual MRIs remain the gold standard, pseudo-MRIs offer valuable utility for specific research scenarios.