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Answering the next generation of open questions in neuroscience will require very large data sets and complex analytical methods. The purpose of Brainhack is to bridge the data science and neuroscience research communities to advance the progress of brain science research. Brainhack is a unique conference that convenes researchers from across the globe and myriad disciplines to work together on innovative projects related to neuroscience. Year after year, global Brainhack events have brought together researchers to participate in open collaboration and regional Brainhack events keep the momentum going throughout the year.
These collaborative workshops combine elements of Hackathons and Unconferences, with a variety of educational activities, to accelerate the adaptation of data science and computational methods in Neuroscience. Much of the conference is allocated to open working time during which attendees are encouraged to work together in interdisciplinary teams on projects that utilize computational techniques to solve problems in neuroscience. Periodic unconference sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to share their expertise on topics that become relevant through the course of the event. In parallel to these activities, an educational track provide hands-on tutorials on relevant tools such as python, github, cloud computing, and innovative statistical methods.
- Craddock et al. (2016). Brainhack: a collaborative workshop for the open neuroscience community. GigaScience, 5(1), pp. 1–8.
- The Neuro Bureau (2016). A step by step guide for organizing open collaborative “Brainhack” events. the Winnower
- Gau et al. (2020). Brainhack: Developing a culture of open, inclusive, community-driven neuroscience. Neuron, 109(11), pp. 1769-1775
The board meets quarterly to plan future Brainhack events and discuss other business.
- Cameron Craddock, PhD - Chair
- Pierre Bellec, PhD
- Sook-Lei Liew, PhD, OTR/L
- Daniel Margulies, PhD
- Nolan Nichols, PhD
- Tal Yarkoni, PhD
The Brainhack organization is composed of individuals that have previously hosted brainhack events and those that plan to host events in the future. Click here to download a full list of members.
If you would like to join the organization please contact a board member or email brainhackorg@gmail.com.
We invite full length publications that describe projects worked on as part of Brainhack or that are consistent with the Brainhack Proceedings to be published in the GigaScience Brainhack Thematic Series.