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Grey or white, does it matter?Integrating grey and white matter structural MRI metrics in developmental cognitive neuroscience
About
This thesis explores whether considering grey and white matter as separate structures helps or hinders understanding of brain development. The date and time are 6 November 2026 at 10:30, at Radboud University, Nijmegen.
What to expect
The thesis asks whether grey and white matter should be studied separately or together.
It explores how integrating both may add insights into brain development and links with behaviour and environmental exposures.
- Historically distinct by colour, structure and composition
- Pyramidal cells span grey and white matter
- Cell bodies, dendrites, synapses in grey matter
- Axons mainly in white matter
- Division led to grey-only or white-only metrics
- Fragmented literature hinders progress
- Also questions neuroimaging and multivariate models
- Three parts cover integration and brain development
FAQ
What does the thesis explore?
It asks whether grey and white matter should be treated as separate structures.
It looks at similarities and differences between them.
It says fragmented literature hinders progress.
It explores integration and links with behaviour and environmental exposures.
It questions neuroimaging techniques and multivariate models.
Who organizes it?
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Faculty of Medical Sciences (Radboudumc)
How can I register?
Use the registration link:
Is it in person?
Yes. It is in person.
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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