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SimCortex v2 deep learning framework reconstructs brain surfaces from MRI

Researchers have developed SimCortex v2, a deep learning framework designed to reconstruct cortical surfaces from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. This new method simultaneously reconstructs left and right white matter and pial surfaces, aiming to reduce geometric artifacts like self-intersections and collisions. Evaluated on a diverse dataset, SimCortex v2 demonstrated comparable accuracy to existing methods while significantly reducing artifacts, with source code and pretrained weights made publicly available. AI

IMPACT This framework could improve the accuracy and efficiency of neuroanatomical analysis in medical research.

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SimCortex v2 deep learning framework reconstructs brain surfaces from MRI

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  1. arXiv cs.CV TIER_1 English(EN) · Kaveh Moradkhani, Sylvain Bouix ·

    SimCortex v2: Joint Cortical Surface Reconstruction with Near-Zero Collisions and Self-Intersections

    arXiv:2610.07378v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Reconstructing cortical WM and pial surfaces from structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a prerequisite for surface-based neuroanatomical analysis, yet remains challenging because the cortex is thin and tightly folded. Recon…