Laurentius Huber

Laurentius (Renzo) Huber is a researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), USA, working as a Staff Scientist in the Functional Magnetic Resonance Facility. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor and VENI-Fellow at Maastricht University's Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (2019-2022). His expertise lies in high-resolution fMRI method development, particularly layer-fMRI, and advancing ultra-high field MRI techniques. Huber completed his PhD in Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (2015), followed by postdoctoral work at NIH on sub-millimeter MRI methods.

Research Interests: High-resolution fMRI, layer-fMRI applications, advanced imaging protocols (multi-echo, 3D-EPI), open science initiatives (software like LAYNII), and validation of layer-specific signals. Current projects include whole-brain layer-fMRI protocols, clinical applications of layer-fMRI, and software development for neuroimaging analysis.

Publications & Projects: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on laminar fMRI, artifact correction, and MRI method validation. Key contributions include the LAYNII software suite and collaborative work on layer-fMRI in auditory cortex and connectivity analysis.

Online Presence: Active on Twitter (@layerfMRI), GitHub (LAYNII repository), and a dedicated blog (layerfMRI.com), focusing on sharing methodological advancements and educational content in neuroimaging.