Thomas Close

Dr. Thomas Close is a National Imaging Facility Informatics Fellow at the School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney. His work focuses on neuroimaging analysis, computational neuroscience, and developing reproducible research tools. He holds a PhD and has contributed to advancements in medical imaging technologies like MRI/PET motion correction and multimodal data integration.

Education: PhD (details not specified).
Affiliations: National Imaging Facility, School of Biomedical Engineering, and collaborations with institutions like Monash University.

Research Interests: Dr. Close specializes in neuroimaging methodologies, including motion correction algorithms, multimodal imaging (fMRI/PET), and open-source software frameworks for reproducible neuroscience. His work bridges computational techniques and clinical applications, with a focus on cerebellar function and neurodegenerative diseases such as Friedreich ataxia.

Publications: His recent research includes Neurodesk (an open science tool for neuroimaging), cortico-cerebellar architecture studies, and advancements in diffusion MRI tractography. His work emphasizes reproducibility, open science practices, and collaborative platforms like Brainhack.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed in the provided texts. However, his research collaborations suggest engagement with interdisciplinary teams.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the National Imaging Facility, where he contributes to informatics initiatives, and the University of Sydney’s Biomedical Engineering labs focusing on neuroimaging technologies.