Josiane Bourque

Development of White Matter Fiber Covariance Networks Supports Executive Function in Youth

This study identifies white matter fiber covariance networks in youth, showing their development aligns with executive function and hierarchical cortical maturation patterns.

Normative Modeling of Brain Morphometry Across the Lifespan using CentileBrain: Algorithm Benchmarking and Model Optimization

The paper benchmarks and optimizes a normative modeling framework for brain morphometry across the lifespan using MFPR, showing excellent accuracy and stability.

An open, analysis-ready, and quality controlled resource for pediatric brain white-matter research

The paper curates and provides analysis-ready diffusion MRI data for pediatric brain white-matter research, including automated quality control using a trained neural network.

ModelArray: a memory-efficient R package for statistical analysis of fixel data

ModelArray is an R package for efficient statistical analysis of fixel data, supporting linear and nonlinear models with reduced memory usage.

Dissociable Cellular and Genetic Mechanisms of Cortical Thinning at Different Life Stages

The paper examines age-related variations in cortical thickness across different life stages using gene expression data from a large neuroimaging dataset.

Cortical Thickness Trajectories across the Lifespan: Data from 17,075 healthy individuals aged 3-90 years

The paper analyzes cortical thickness trajectories in 17,075 individuals to show peak thickness in childhood, steep decline in early adulthood, and slower decline later, with notable exceptions and significant inter-individual variability.

Greater male than female variability in regional brain structure across the lifespan

The paper analyzes sex differences in brain structure variability across the lifespan using a large dataset, finding greater male variability in subcortical volumes, cortical surface area, and thickness in most regions.

QSIPrep: An integrative platform for preprocessing and reconstructing diffusion MRI

QSIPrep is a software platform for preprocessing diffusion MRI data that supports multiple sampling schemes and ensures reproducibility through standardized workflows and quality measures.

Subcortical Volume Trajectories across the Lifespan: Data from 18,605 healthy individuals aged 3-90 years

This study analyzes subcortical volume changes across the lifespan using MRI data from 18,605 individuals, finding age-related declines in some structures and increases in others.