Computational Diffusion MRI

These§Proceedings of the 2015 MICCAI Workshop "Computational Diffusion MRI" offer a§snapshot of the current state of the art on a broad range of topics within the§highly active and growing field of diffusion MRI. The topics vary from§fundamental theoretical work on mathematical modeling, to the development and§evaluation of robust algorithms, new computational methods applied to diffusion§magnetic resonance imaging data, and applications in neuroscientific studies§and clinical practice.§§Over the§last decade interest in diffusion MRI has exploded. The technique provides§unique insights into the microstructure of living tissue and enables in-vivo§connectivity mapping of the brain. Computational techniques are key to the§continued success and development of diffusion MRI and to its widespread§transfer into clinical practice. New processing methods are essential for addressing§issues at each stage of the diffusion MRI pipeline: acquisition, reconstruction,§modeling and model fitting, image processing, fiber tracking, connectivity§mapping, visualization, group studies and inference.§§This§volume, which includes both careful mathematical derivations and a wealth of§rich, full-color visualizations and biologically or clinically relevant§results, offers a valuable starting point for anyone interested in learning§about computational diffusion MRI and mathematical methods for mapping brain§connectivity, as well as new perspectives and insights on current research§challenges for those currently working in the field. It will be of interest to§researchers and practitioners in the fields of computer science, MR physics,§and applied mathematics._§