?PROJECT 3: DYNAMIC NETWORKS. Convergent results suggest that distinct age-associated cascades affect separate brain networks. The present project seeks to better understand how pathophysiological compromises affect brain networks and, by doing so, provide insight into measureable network features that can distinguish dysfunction before clinical symptoms emerge. Unlike prior work where we have focused on group-level estimates of static properties of network organization, here we focus on network estimates in individuals including dynamic interactions between networks. We hypothesize the transient coupling between the medial temporal lobe (MTL) and partner cortical systems is critical to normal function and a potential biomarker of dysfunction. The overall goal of this project is to develop within-subject measures of dynamic network interactions and explore their relation to age-associated markers of neurodegeneration. The project exploits recent innovations of the NIH Human Connectome Project (HCP) including acquisition and hardware technology for advanced diffusion imaging.
Aim 1 : To analyze longitudinal data from the HABS cohort to identify, at the level of the subject group, the network topography indicative of preclinical Alzheimer's disease (AD), and distinct from age effects, in subjects with very low levels of A? burden (measured via PIB binding).
Aim 2 : To image a subset of 100 individuals representing a range of A? deposition, assessed by PiB- PET imaging, and Tau deposition, assessed by T807 binding, utilizing a protocol optimized to estimate dynamic interactions among core regions of the MTL network within individuals.
Aim 3 : To explore the relationship of functional network disruption to optimized measures of white matter tract integrity acquired using NIH HCP inspired technology. Of particular focus will be whether evidence of neurodegeneration can be detected in localized white matter tracts concurrent with functional disruption.
Aim 4 : Aggregating data from Aims 2 and 3 and the emerging behavioral data from Project 4, we will explore multivariate relationships between biomarkers of A? and Tau deposition, white-matter disruption, and volume loss, with within-subject estimates of functional network integrity and behavior. !

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Research Program Projects (P01)
Project #
5P01AG036694-09
Application #
9462756
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAG1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2018-04-01
Budget End
2019-03-31
Support Year
9
Fiscal Year
2018
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
073130411
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
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