Mining lesion-deficit associations in a brain image database

Abstract

We present a data mining process for discovering associations between structures and functions of the human brain. Our approach is through the study of lesioned (abnormal) structures and associated functional deficits (disorders). For this purpose we have developed a BRAinImage Database (BRAID) that integrates image processing and visualization capabilities with statistical analysis of spatial and clinical data, providing access via extended SQL through a web interface.