Clinical Applications of fMRI and DTI

Introduction: Functional MRI (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) including diffusion tractography have allowed scientists to make great strides in understanding how the brain functions. However, these techniques have also have made possible advances in the clinical arena, which will be the focus of this presentation. We will address current and emerging applications of fMRI and DTI in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, while focusing on brain tumors. We will also address some of the peculiarities in fMRI and DTI, including paradigm optimization, methods of data analysis and image interpretation of patients with brain pathology including those with cognitive and neurological deficits.