Benjamin Bender

Multi-Parametric Phase-Cycled Balanced Steady-State Free Precession Brain Tissue Characterization in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

The paper evaluates quantitative MRI metrics in RRMS patients and healthy controls to identify white matter alterations using a multi-parametric pc-bSSFP framework.

From stomach to striatum: Ghrelin infusions increase work for rewards

This paper investigates the effects of ghrelin infusions on motivation and brain activity in humans, finding increased effort for rewards and enhanced striatal connectivity.

A Core Pattern of Cerebellar and Brainstem Degeneration and Reduced Cerebrocerebellar Structural Covariance in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3): MRI Volumetrics from ENIGMA-Ataxia

This study uses MRI volumetrics to analyze cerebellar and brainstem degeneration in SCA3, finding consistent atrophy patterns and reduced cerebrocerebellar covariance.

Functional connectivity of thalamic nuclei during sensorimotor task-based fMRI at 9.4 Tesla

This study examines functional connectivity of thalamic nuclei during sensorimotor tasks using fMRI at 9.4 Tesla, finding that thalamic nuclei exhibit task-specific connectivity patterns rather than fixed roles.

UltraCortex: Submillimeter Ultra-High Field 9.4 T Brain MR Image Collection and Manual Cortical Segmentations

UltraCortex provides high-resolution 9.4 T brain MRI data and validated segmentations, addressing gaps in existing repositories.

The Pattern and Staging of Brain Atrophy in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 (SCA2): MRI Volumetrics from ENIGMA-Ataxia

This study uses MRI volumetrics to characterize brain atrophy patterns in SCA2, finding progressive degeneration starting in cerebellar white matter and spreading to other brain regions.

A worldwide ENIGMA study on epilepsy-related gray and white matter compromise across the adult lifespan

This study examines age-related changes in grey and white matter in TLE patients across the adult lifespan, finding accelerated aging effects after age 55.

Patterns of subregional cerebellar atrophy across epilepsy syndromes: An ENIGMA-Epilepsy study

This study identifies subregional cerebellar atrophy patterns in epilepsy syndromes using MRI data from 1,602 patients and 1,022 controls, finding significant volume loss in posterior lobe regions.

Topographic divergence of atypical cortical asymmetry and regional atrophy patterns in temporal lobe epilepsy: a worldwide enigma study

This study identifies divergent patterns of atypical cortical asymmetry and regional atrophy in temporal lobe epilepsy using MRI data from a large multi-site cohort.

A systems-level analysis highlights microglial activation as a modifying factor in common forms of human epilepsy

The paper identifies microglial activation as a factor contributing to cortical thinning in epilepsy by integrating neuroimaging and gene expression data.

White matter abnormalities across different epilepsy syndromes in adults: an ENIGMA Epilepsy study

This study identifies white matter microstructural differences across epilepsy syndromes using diffusion MRI data from a large multicenter cohort.

Analysis of brain atrophy and local gene expression in genetic frontotemporal dementia

The paper investigates the relationship between gene expression and brain atrophy in genetic frontotemporal dementia, finding correlations between atrophy patterns and specific gene sets related to vascular, glial, and neuronal functions.