Independent Student Research Project

Have a research question but not the infrastructure to answer it? We partner with independent companies, foundations, and individual investigators to design and execute rigorous neuroimaging studies — from hypothesis to publication.

Our lab offers end-to-end research services spanning study design, open-source data analysis, and new data acquisition. Whether you are a biotech company exploring imaging biomarkers for a novel therapeutic, a foundation seeking to understand the neural correlates of a condition you care about, or an independent researcher with a hypothesis and no access to MRI data or analysis expertise — we can help you get there.

What we offer:

• Open-source data analysis — leveraging large public neuroimaging repositories (ABIDE, ADNI, HCP, UK Biobank) to answer your research questions without the cost of new data collection

• New data acquisition — design and execution of custom MRI protocols at our affiliated imaging center.

• Quantitative biomarker development — DTI, free water imaging, NODDI, IVIM, DTI-ALPS, PET co-analysis, and more

• Full analysis pipelines — preprocessing, statistical modeling, and publication-ready figures using state-of-the-art open-source tools

• Manuscript preparation — we don't just hand you results; we help you communicate them

All projects are conducted with full scientific rigor and transparency, with the goal of producing peer-reviewed, reproducible research.

Reach out to discuss your research question — if it can be answered with neuroimaging, we can help you answer it.

Sometimes you don't need a full research project — you need the right guidance at the right moment. We offer one-on-one consultations across three areas:

Neuroimaging Methods Navigating the landscape of advanced MRI analysis can be overwhelming. Whether you're stuck on a preprocessing pipeline, trying to choose the right diffusion model for your data, interpreting unexpected results, or building a new analysis from scratch — we can help you think it through. Consultations are available for researchers at any level, from graduate students troubleshooting FSL to faculty designing a new imaging protocol.

Graduate School Applying to PhD or research-focused master's programs in neuroscience, biomedical imaging, or a related field? We offer guidance on identifying the right programs, crafting a compelling personal statement, understanding what faculty are really looking for, and positioning your application to stand out. Having sat on both sides of the table, we know what makes a candidate memorable.

Career Development Whether you're a trainee mapping your path from postdoc to faculty, a researcher considering a pivot to industry, or a professional trying to understand how neuroimaging expertise translates to roles in biotech, pharma, or technology — we offer candid, experienced guidance. We've navigated academic research, clinical imaging, and industry, and can help you think clearly about what's next.

Consultations are available virtually. Reach out to schedule a session.