Visualization and Query Tool for a Human Brain Database

Human brain mapping is an exciting field which has evolved rapidly the last 20 years. With new techniques, such as functional PET and MRI, one has been able to map the brain functionally in a way never thought possible before. Yet, much remains to be done in order to create a comprehensive functional map of the human brain. By making analyses across functional PET or fMRI studies, new knowledge about the human brain may be gained. This kind of analysis is often referred to as meta-data analysis. It is preferred if the analyses for all studies are done in the same manner. However, since scientists often are using different methods, this is normally not the case. The NeuroGenerator project tries to solve this problem by collecting functional brain studies around the world and do the analyses in a homogenous way. The result is a database containing statistical results as activation images. The aim of this Master’s project was to construct a visualization and query tool for the NeuroGenerator database. The result is an advanced research tool which allows the user to do analyses across studies. Sökoch visualiseringsverktyg för hjärndatabas