NeuroSwipe: Crowdsourcing the Brain – Citizen Science in Neuroimaging Research

Aims: Large-scale neuroimaging projects rely on automated pipelines to reconstruct white matter tracts from diffusion MRI (dMRI) data. However, these reconstructions are not always accurate and often require labour-intensive manual review to identify artefacts. To address this challenge and extend t...

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Main Authors: Ana Mirza-Davies, Sonya Foley, Derek Jones, Judith Harrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425101786/type/journal_article
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description Aims: Large-scale neuroimaging projects rely on automated pipelines to reconstruct white matter tracts from diffusion MRI (dMRI) data. However, these reconstructions are not always accurate and often require labour-intensive manual review to identify artefacts. To address this challenge and extend the reach of science engagement beyond traditionally accessible groups, we developed NeuroSwipe: a web-based platform designed to involve the public in evaluating the quality of dMRI data. This initiative also aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of brain imaging techniques and the scientific process, fostering broader public involvement in research.
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spelling doaj-art-a5bc6392157c440eb80b91ee0b153c1e2025-08-20T03:15:30ZengCambridge University PressBJPsych Open2056-47242025-06-0111S58S5810.1192/bjo.2025.10178NeuroSwipe: Crowdsourcing the Brain – Citizen Science in Neuroimaging ResearchAna Mirza-Davies0Sonya Foley1Derek Jones2Judith Harrison3Imperial College CR&T Dementia Research Institute, London, United Kingdom Cardiff University, Cardiff, United KingdomCardiff University, Cardiff, United KingdomCardiff University, Cardiff, United KingdomNewcastle University, Newcastle, United KingdomAims: Large-scale neuroimaging projects rely on automated pipelines to reconstruct white matter tracts from diffusion MRI (dMRI) data. However, these reconstructions are not always accurate and often require labour-intensive manual review to identify artefacts. To address this challenge and extend the reach of science engagement beyond traditionally accessible groups, we developed NeuroSwipe: a web-based platform designed to involve the public in evaluating the quality of dMRI data. This initiative also aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of brain imaging techniques and the scientific process, fostering broader public involvement in research.https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425101786/type/journal_article
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