Neuroinformatics Glossary

Magnetoencephalography, a neuroimaging technique measuring magnetic fields produced by neural electrical activity.

Standardized coordinate system for brain imaging based on the Montreal Neurological Institute template.

Magnetization Prepared Rapid Gradient Echo, an MRI sequence optimized for high-resolution brain anatomy.

MRI technique that simultaneously acquires multiple brain slices to reduce scan time while maintaining spatial and tempo...

Integration of multiple neuroimaging techniques to comprehensively characterize brain structure and function.

Statistical procedures applied to control false positive rates when performing numerous simultaneous statistical tests,...

Graph-theoretical approach to studying brain connectivity patterns by representing brain regions as nodes and connection...

Therapeutic technique using real-time brain activity displays to train patients to self-regulate neural patterns and imp...

The field combining neuroscience with informatics to develop tools and databases for organizing and analyzing neural dat...

Platform for large-scale automated meta-analysis of neuroimaging literature.

Neuroimaging Informatics Technology Initiative file format standard for storing brain imaging data.

Extended neuroimaging file format that supports larger datasets and improved metadata handling compared to the original...

Python machine learning library specialized for neuroimaging data analysis.

Variables included in neuroimaging statistical models to account for unwanted sources of signal variance.

Formal representation of knowledge and relationships within neuroinformatics domains.

Picture Archiving and Communication System used to store, retrieve, and distribute medical images digitally.

Division of brain tissue into distinct anatomical or functional regions for analysis.

MRI technique that measures cerebral blood flow and blood volume to assess tissue perfusion and vascular function.

Statistical method using random data shuffling to establish significance thresholds.

MRI spatial encoding technique that uses gradient-induced phase shifts to localize signal along one axis of the image.

The systematic characterization of observable traits and symptoms in neurological conditions.

Initial processing steps applied to raw neuroimaging data before statistical analysis.

An fMRI analysis method examining how functional connectivity between brain regions varies with experimental conditions.

Python-based software package for multivariate pattern analysis of neuroimaging data.