Neuroscience 2003 Abstract
| Presentation Number: | 862.15 |
|---|---|
| Abstract Title: | A novel MRI-based method for localizing electrophysiological recordings in nonhuman primates. |
| Authors: |
Baker, J. T.*1
; Snyder, A. Z.2,3
; Snyder, L. H.1
1Anat. & NeuroBiol., Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO 2Radiology, Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO 3Neurol. & Neurosurgery, Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO |
| Primary Theme and Topics |
Techniques in Neuroscience - Staining, tracing and imaging techniques |
| Session: |
862. Staining, Tracing, & Imaging Techniques: Brain Imaging Poster |
| Presentation Time: | Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
| Location: | Morial Convention Center - Hall F-I, Board # VV39 |
| Keywords: | LOCALIZATION, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, PRIMATE, CEREBRAL CORTEX |
The majority of neurophysiological studies in conscious primates use craniotomies and recording chambers to access the same cortical territory for up to several years. In this technique, stereotaxic references are adequate for coarse positioning of the recording chamber relative to the brain area under study. However, individual anatomical variations, chamber placement errors, and changes over time degrade our ability to localize recording sites using conventional methods, particularly in regions of brain with complex anatomy such as the cerebral cortex. As a result, labs increasingly rely on functional criteria to characterize recording sites. Since functional criteria are rarely standardized, this strategy can make it difficult for the neuroscience community at large to reconcile results obtained from different labs.
We have developed a robust, practical method to localize single unit recordings to within 1mm using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After chamber placement, a high-resolution (0.5-0.8 mm³) T1-weighted MRI is acquired. The image includes the brain and a specially designed, MR-lucent cylinder marking the position, orientation and dimensions of the recording chamber. The affine transformations required to project data from the native MRI into either chamber-aligned or stereotactic views are computed using automated, iterative procedures. Our lab has used this method to generate individualized chamber-aligned atlases (n=15) to guide single unit recording sessions (n=~75) and MnCl injections (n=6). These experiments have provided physiological and MRI evidence that our localization precision, which should scale with our MRI resolution, is <1mm. The new method is particularly suited to single unit/fMRI correlative studies and to the study of functional organization across the cortical surface in relation to gross anatomical features.
We have developed a robust, practical method to localize single unit recordings to within 1mm using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After chamber placement, a high-resolution (0.5-0.8 mm³) T1-weighted MRI is acquired. The image includes the brain and a specially designed, MR-lucent cylinder marking the position, orientation and dimensions of the recording chamber. The affine transformations required to project data from the native MRI into either chamber-aligned or stereotactic views are computed using automated, iterative procedures. Our lab has used this method to generate individualized chamber-aligned atlases (n=15) to guide single unit recording sessions (n=~75) and MnCl injections (n=6). These experiments have provided physiological and MRI evidence that our localization precision, which should scale with our MRI resolution, is <1mm. The new method is particularly suited to single unit/fMRI correlative studies and to the study of functional organization across the cortical surface in relation to gross anatomical features.
Supported by McDonnell Ctr for Higher Brain Function
Sample Citation:
[Authors]. [Abstract Title]. Program No. XXX.XX. 2003 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. New Orleans, LA: Society for Neuroscience, 2003. Online.
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