Five Challenges in fMRI - Lecture

Explore the complexities and advancements in functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) through a comprehensive lecture by Dr. Peter Bandettini, a leading expert in neuroimaging. Delve into the improvements made in fMRI over the past 30 years, as well as persistent challenges and controversies in the field. Examine the four pillars of fMRI application and investigate critical issues such as physiological noise, blood volume effects, and real-time assessment techniques. Gain insights into the importance of seamless data and code pooling, publication workflows, and the potential of shared and curated data in advancing fMRI research. Discover ongoing fluctuations in fMRI signals and their potential as biomarkers for brain function and dysfunction.

Intro
What has improved after 30 years
What has not improved
Types of controversies
Mysteries
Four Pillars
Application
Challenges
Seamless data and code pooling
Publication workflow
Shared data
Curated data
Goals
Physiological noise
Blood volume
Realtime assessment
Ongoing fluctuation
Biomarkers