Research from the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC) is featured at the 19th Annual Buffalo Neuroscience Research Day on October 30, 2026. BNAC PhD student Ashley Tranquille was selected to deliver an oral presentation on her doctoral work investigating glymphatic-related pathways in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Using advanced MRI measures of the spaces surrounding blood vessels, including diffusion tensor imaging along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) and perivascular space (PVS) measurements, Ashley has studied associations with disability, cognition, brain MRI findings, blood-based markers of inflammation and neurodegeneration, and retinal imaging (OCT).

Over the past three years, this work has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and multiple abstracts at international MS meetings, including ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS.

Ashley has also been selected to receive the Fall 2026 Beverly Petterson and Charles W. Bishop Neuroscience Travel Award, providing $500 in support of conference travel. Her achievements reflect BNAC’s commitment to understanding MS progression and developing better tools for future patient care.