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Culpepper, Martin L.
Garzon Navarro, Monserrate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
2025-08-21T16:59:51Z
2025-08-21T16:59:51Z
2025-05
2025-06-17T16:10:47.866Z
https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/162405
0009-0007-1625-8443
Brain tissue sectioning presents a significant challenge in connectomics, particularly when scaling to larger volumes. In the MICrONS 1 mm³ mouse visual cortex dataset, 25.1% of scanned images—representing over a month of imaging work—were discarded due to sectioning defects. Current methods result in material loss during cutting and face limitations in tool wear and process efficiency. This thesis examines tissue sectioning through an engineering lens. Drawing from established machining practices and parallel industries, we propose and evaluate potential improvements to sectioning methods. The work aims to contribute to ongoing efforts in mapping larger connectomes, making it more practical and less error-prone.
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Engineering Principles for Scalable Connectomics
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