Thomas Funck

Regional heterogeneity shapes macroscopic wave dynamics of the human and non-human primate cortex

This paper develops a computational framework to model how regional cortical heterogeneities influence macroscopic wave dynamics in human and non-human primate brains, showing that myelin and excitation-inhibition balance significantly affect wave speed.

Brain network dynamics determine tau presence while regional vulnerability governs tau load in Alzheimer's disease

This study investigates how brain network dynamics and regional vulnerability influence tau propagation and load in Alzheimer's disease using multi-scale simulations.

Geometric influences on the regional organization of the mammalian brain

This paper develops a geometrically constrained framework to map brain regions across species and shows geometry influences regional organization through patterning molecules.

Brain Charts for the Rhesus Macaque Lifespan

This study creates normative brain growth charts for rhesus macaques across their lifespan using MRI data, revealing developmental milestones and cross-species comparisons with humans.

MEBRAINS 1.0: a new population-based macaque atlas

MEBRAINS 1.0 creates a multi-subject, multi-modal macaque brain atlas using T1 and T2 images, surface models, and curated segmentations to improve data integration.

Cytoarchitectonic, receptor distribution and functional connectivity analyses of the macaque frontal lobe

The paper identifies 35 prefrontal areas in macaques, reveals regional receptor differences, and shows functional connectivity patterns across clusters of frontal lobe areas.

Mapping neurotransmitter systems to the structural and functional organization of the human neocortex

Neurotransmitter receptor/transporter PET maps (19 targets, 1239 healthy participants) align with connectomes, explain MEG power, and track cognitive gradients and cortical thinning in 13 disorders.

Differentiating amyloid beta spread in autosomal dominant and sporadic Alzheimer's disease

This study uses an epidemic spreading model to analyze A{beta} deposition patterns in sAD and ADAD, finding similar but distinct spreading patterns in some ADAD patients.

PET-BIDS, an extension to the brain imaging data structure for positron emission tomography

The paper introduces PET-BIDS, an extension of the BIDS standard for PET data, and provides curated datasets and tools for its use.

Multimodal 3D atlas of the macaque monkey motor and premotor cortex

The paper creates a 3D atlas of the macaque motor and premotor cortex by integrating cytoarchitectonic and receptor data, revealing 16 distinct areas and their functional connectivity patterns.

BigBrain 3D atlas of cortical layers: cortical and laminar thickness gradients diverge in sensory and motor cortices

The paper presents a 3D laminar atlas of the human cerebral cortex using a convolutional neural network and uses it to analyze thickness gradients in sensory and motor cortices.