A group of Western researchers engaged with WORLDiscoveries last year to discuss their work on independent component graph analysis of resting-state fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging. fMRI is a procedure that uses MRI technology to measure brain activity through the detection of changes associated with blood flow.

In their research, Dr. Andrea Soddu, Demetrius Ribeiro de Paula and the rest of the team explored a graph-building technique that allows intrinsic connectivity networks to be analyzed with graph theory. This novel approach permits the researchers to take advantage of the power of independent component analysis and make use of well-established graph measures in order to evaluate connectivity differences. Further, their research offers the possibility to graph measures in a specific way for each network, thus aiding with the study of pathological brain activity or altered states of consciousness.

Their research paper titled “A method for independent component graph analysis of resting-state fMRI,” has been published as the cover story in the March 2017 issue of the journal “Brain and Behavior”.

Congratulations to the team!

To read their full published work, click here!