Michael S. Esterman

The paper identifies generalizable neural patterns of emotional engagement and disengagement using fMRI and predictive modeling across two studies.

The paper develops a functional brain network model to predict stimulus-independent, task-unrelated thought across different populations and contexts.

The paper examines how gray matter volume interacts with white matter connectivity to influence brain controllability, finding that gray matter has a significant impact in highly connected regions.

The paper identifies two brain states during a sustained attention task, showing one is behaviorally optimal and the other suboptimal, and examines their modulation by motivation, mind wandering, and ADHD.

The paper examines dynamic anticorrelated activity between brain networks during attentional tasks and rest, finding time-lagged interactions linked to attentional performance.