University of Southern California · NeuroscienceWhite Matter Insights Lab
Neda Jahanshad · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Neda Jahanshad's lab at the University of Southern California focuses on understanding the brain's white matter circuitry, which is essential for communication between neurons. The lab collaborates with the ENIGMA consortium to perform large-scale studies that link genetic factors to variations in white matter associated with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression. Through sophisticated neuroimaging techniques and data integration tools, the lab aims to advance our knowledge of how brain structure relates to mental health conditions and offers publicly accessible platforms for other researchers.
white matterpsychopathologygenetic architectureneuroimagingENIGMA consortiumbrain connectivitymental healthartificial intelligencediffusion MRI
Research Aims
4AIM 01Perform a global GWAS of white matter metrics in over 100,000 individuals.
AIM 02Develop AI-driven protocols for quality control of mid-sagittal corpus callosum metrics.
AIM 03Construct an integrated pipeline for high-throughput analysis of white matter integrity.
AIM 04Disseminate user-friendly tools for continuous data integration and analysis.
Skills the Lab Values
diffusion MRIneuroimaging analysisgenome-wide association studies (GWAS)data quality controltractographyfiber analyticsAI protocolsstructural MRI processingpublic data sharing
Output against the department
Publications899top 5% of dept.31st of 671
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Citations37ktop 9% of dept.63rd of 671
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