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Constructing fine-grained subcortical atlases with connectional consensus graph representation learning.

Zhonghua Wan¹, Peng Wang¹, Yazhe Zhai¹

¹School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.

Physics in Medicine and Biology

|January 16, 2026

Summary

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This study introduces a new diffusion MRI (dMRI) method for detailed subcortical brain mapping, improving consistency across individuals for better neurological disorder research.

Keywords:

consensus graph representation learning diffusion MRI tractography fiber-cluster connectivity representation

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Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Computational Neuroscience
Medical Image Analysis

Background:

Subcortical structures are crucial for sensorimotor, emotional, and memory functions.
Their complex organization challenges precise anatomical mapping.
Existing methods face a trade-off between specificity and cross-subject consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel framework for fine-scale subcortical parcellation.
To enhance anatomical fidelity and cross-subject consistency in subcortical mapping.
To create a new, detailed subcortical atlas using diffusion MRI data.

Main Methods:

A multiscale parcellation framework using consensus graph representation learning on diffusion MRI (dMRI) tractography.
Novel fiber-cluster-based connectivity representation and 3D-SLIC supervoxel preparcellation.
Integration of graph learning with low-rank tensor modeling for population-level regularization.

Main Results:

The proposed method yields subcortical parcels with superior reproducibility and microstructural homogeneity.
Achieved 15-25% average reduction in coefficient of variation for diffusion-derived microstructure indices compared to existing atlases.
Demonstrated enhanced robustness for downstream analyses of structural homology and regional variability.

Conclusions:

The developed pipeline offers a powerful tool for detailed subcortical organization mapping.
Enables precision neuroimaging and biomarker discovery for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Code is publicly available for research applications.