Researchers have developed an approach to integrate and interpret multimodal neuroimaging data within a cohesive analytical framework.
The study combines functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and structural MRI (sMRI) to understand brain connectivity and anatomical characteristics.
Using a masking strategy, the model differentially weighs neural connections to enhance interpretability at the connectivity level.
The approach was applied to the Human Connectome Project's Development study, revealing associations between multimodal imaging and cognitive functions in youth.