BIDS (Brain Imaging Data Structure)
Introduction
The Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) is a standardized way of organizing neuroimaging and behavioral data. BIDS was developed to address the growing need for consistent data organization that facilitates data sharing, reproducibility, and collaboration in neuroscience research.
BIDS provides a clear directory structure and file naming convention that makes it easier to understand the content and organization of a dataset without having to refer to additional documentation. By following the BIDS standard, researchers can more easily share data, use automated processing tools, and contribute to open science initiatives.
Flywheel and BIDS
Flywheel provides comprehensive support for the BIDS standard, allowing users to:
- Import existing BIDS-formatted datasets
- Curate non-BIDS data into BIDS-compliant format
- Run BIDS Apps and analysis pipelines
- Export data in BIDS format for sharing or publication
The Flywheel BIDS integration helps streamline neuroimaging workflows by providing tools for automated curation, validation, and processing of BIDS data.
BIDS Resources in Flywheel
This section contains detailed guides and tutorials for working with BIDS data in Flywheel:
BIDS Curation Tutorial Series
- Part 1: Preparing Data - Learn how to prepare your data for BIDS curation
- Part 2: Relabeling - Understand how to relabel data to conform to BIDS standards
- Part 3: Running the BIDS Curation Gear - Step-by-step guide to running the BIDS Curation gear
- Part 4: Interpreting the Curation Report - How to understand and use the curation report
- Part 5: Field Maps and IntendedFors - Working with field maps in BIDS
- Part 6: Extending the Curation Template - Customizing BIDS templates for your specific needs
BIDS Templates and Tools
- BIDS Template Engine - Understanding how the BIDS template engine works
- BIDS Template File - Detailed information about BIDS template files
- BIDS App Template - Creating BIDS App gears using the template
- BIDS Update Gear - How to update BIDS App gears
BIDS and Flywheel Integration
- Hierarchy Comparison - Understanding the differences between Flywheel and BIDS hierarchies
External BIDS Resources
User Guides for BIDS
For user-focused guides on working with BIDS in Flywheel, please refer to the User BIDS Guides section, which includes:
- Getting started with BIDS
- Importing existing BIDS data
- Viewing BIDS metadata
- BIDS study design tools