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Transcript of Walker_POE presentation 7-23-2015_revision
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Novel Applications & Considerations of Neurocognitive Research using Functional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Breya Walker, B.A.Department of Psychology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O.E. Talk July 28th 2015
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What is fMRI?• Indirect measure of cognitive functioning
– A task is given that requires a response– neuronal activation increased regional oxygen
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/apr/02/brain-graphics-imaging-map/
http://www-psychology.concordia.ca/fac/penhune/photos-experiments.html
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fMRI is advantageous
• Non-invasive• No exposure to radiation • Identify neural networks associated with cognition• Clarify the impact of disease and treatment on brain
development• Measure brain changes in response to intervention
http://www.tru.ca/distance/partnerships/current-partners/about-camrt.html
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Measuring working memory with fMRI
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Working memory
• Holding, processing, and manipulating new information (e.g. mental sketchpad)
• Predict functional outcomes (e.g., reading, math) • Well-defined neuroanatomical network • Developmental perspective vulnerable in children with
early brain insult
http://usablealgebra.landmark.edu/instructor-training/working-memory-attention-executive-function/
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Measuring working memory
• Performance-based measures• Rater-based measures
BUT working memory can be difficult to measure in research settings, including fMRI
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Considerations for fMRI research
Task Design Response modality Vision/motor impairment
Age/developmental limitations
Capability to complete task
Movement
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Healthy Adults 18-30 years old (N=25) Total N = 25Gender (% male) 48
Race (% Caucasian) 96
Age at assessment 25.42 ± 3.71
Full Scale IQ 120.12 ± 7.32
• Exclusions – History of CNS injury/disease– Cognitive limitations (self-report history of special education) – Substance use– MR compatibility issues
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Self ordered search (SOS) task
Adopted: Conklin INS presentation 2012
First attempt
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Adapted: Conklin 2012
Second attempt
Self ordered search (SOS) task
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fMRI of Working Memory
• Aim: Investigate the utility of a self-ordered search task– Effect of task difficulty?– Is performance reliable? – Expected pattern of brain activation?
• Implications– Establish neural activation patterns for comparison with patient
populations– Establish performance reliability inside and outside scanner
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Effect of task difficulty
N = 25 18-30 years of age
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Variability in Reaction Time
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Error rates inside≠ Error rates outside
http://shapeup.org/assessing-childhood-obesity/http://www.tru.ca/distance/partnerships/current-partners/about-camrt.html
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fMRI results – SOS task
LEFT RIGHT
Posterior
Anterior
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fMRI results – SOS task
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fMRI results
Verbal SOSObject SOS
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Effect of task difficulty? YESo Increased difficulty more errors, slower reaction time
Is performance reliable? NOo Inconsistent performance inside and outside scanner
Pattern of neural activation? YESo Neural activation in well-defined brain regions
SOS task is useful in MR but modification is needed Application of laterality findings (e.g., surgical planning)
Aim: Investigate the utility of the SOS task
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Study Limitations
Sample representativeness
Total N = 25Gender (% male) 48
Race (% Caucasian) 96
Age at assessment 25.42 ± 3.71
Full Scale IQ 120.12 ± 7.32
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Future Directions
Developmental & clinical application
Response modification
Quantify impact of treatment
Measure outcome of cognitive intervention
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Research Team
Department of Psychology Lisa Jacola, PhD Heather Conklin, PhD Jason Ashford, MS, CCRP
Division of Radiological Sciences Matt Scoggins, PhD Robert Ogg, PhD
POE Program Dr. Gronemeyer and James Marmion