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1 1  == **Overview** ==
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3 -Neurodiagnoses develops a **tridimensional diagnostic framework** for **CNS diseases**, incorporating **AI-powered annotation tools** to improve **interpretability, standardization, and clinical utility.**
3 +Neurodiagnoses develops a tridimensional diagnostic framework for CNS diseases, incorporating AI-powered annotation tools to improve interpretability, standardization, and clinical utility. The methodology integrates multi-modal data, including genetic, neuroimaging, neurophysiological, and biomarker datasets, and applies machine learning models to generate structured, explainable diagnostic outputs.
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5 -This methodology integrates **multi-modal data**, including:
6 -**Genetic data** (whole-genome sequencing, polygenic risk scores).
7 -**Neuroimaging** (MRI, PET, EEG, MEG).
8 -**Neurophysiological data** (EEG-based biomarkers, sleep actigraphy).
9 -**CSF & Blood Biomarkers** (Amyloid-beta, Tau, Neurofilament Light).
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11 -By applying **machine learning models**, Neurodiagnoses generates **structured, explainable diagnostic outputs** to assist **clinical decision-making** and **biomarker-driven patient stratification.**
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15 -== **Data Integration & External Databases** ==
7 +== **How to Use External Databases in Neurodiagnoses** ==
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17 -=== **How to Use External Databases in Neurodiagnoses** ===
9 +To enhance the accuracy of our diagnostic models, Neurodiagnoses integrates data from multiple biomedical and neurological research databases. If you are a researcher, follow these steps to access, prepare, and integrate data into the Neurodiagnoses framework.
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19 -Neurodiagnoses integrates data from multiple **biomedical and neurological research databases**. Researchers can follow these steps to **access, prepare, and integrate** data into the Neurodiagnoses framework.
11 +=== **Potential Data Sources** ===
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21 -**Potential Data Sources**
22 -**Reference:** [[List of Potential Databases>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/data/sources/list_of_potential_databases]]
13 +Neurodiagnoses maintains an updated list of potential biomedical databases relevant to neurodegenerative diseases.
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24 -=== **Register for Access** ===
15 +* Reference: [[List of Potential Databases>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/data/sources/list_of_potential_databases]]
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26 -Each **external database** requires **individual registration** and approval.
27 -✔️ Follow the official **data access guidelines** of each provider.
28 -✔️ Ensure compliance with **ethical approvals** and **data-sharing agreements (DUAs).**
17 +=== **1. Register for Access** ===
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30 -=== **Download & Prepare Data** ===
19 +Each external database requires individual registration and access approval. Follow the official guidelines of each database provider.
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32 -Once access is granted, download datasets **following compliance guidelines** and **format requirements** for integration.
21 +* Ensure that you have completed all ethical approvals and data access agreements before integrating datasets into Neurodiagnoses.
22 +* Some repositories require a Data Usage Agreement (DUA) before downloading sensitive medical data.
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34 -**Supported File Formats**
24 +=== **2. Download & Prepare Data** ===
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36 -* **Tabular Data**: .csv, .tsv
37 -* **Neuroimaging Data**: .nii, .dcm
38 -* **Genomic Data**: .fasta, .vcf
39 -* **Clinical Metadata**: .json, .xml
26 +Once access is granted, download datasets while complying with data usage policies. Ensure that the files meet Neurodiagnoses’ format requirements for smooth integration.
40 40  
41 -**Mandatory Fields for Integration**
28 +==== **Supported File Formats** ====
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43 -|=**Field Name**|=**Description**
44 -|**Subject ID**|Unique patient identifier
45 -|**Diagnosis**|Standardized disease classification
46 -|**Biomarkers**|CSF, plasma, or imaging biomarkers
47 -|**Genetic Data**|Whole-genome or exome sequencing
48 -|**Neuroimaging Metadata**|MRI/PET acquisition parameters
30 +* Tabular Data: .csv, .tsv
31 +* Neuroimaging Data: .nii, .dcm
32 +* Genomic Data: .fasta, .vcf
33 +* Clinical Metadata: .json, .xml
49 49  
50 -=== **Upload Data to Neurodiagnoses** ===
35 +==== **Mandatory Fields for Integration** ====
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52 -**Option 1:** Upload to **EBRAINS Bucket** → [[Neurodiagnoses Data Storage>>url:https://wiki.ebrains.eu/bin/view/Collabs/neurodiagnoses/Bucket]]
53 -**Option 2:** Contribute via **GitHub Repository** → [[GitHub Data Repository>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/tree/main/data]]
37 +|=Field Name|=Description
38 +|Subject ID|Unique patient identifier
39 +|Diagnosis|Standardized disease classification
40 +|Biomarkers|CSF, plasma, or imaging biomarkers
41 +|Genetic Data|Whole-genome or exome sequencing
42 +|Neuroimaging Metadata|MRI/PET acquisition parameters
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55 -**For large datasets, please contact project administrators before uploading.**
44 +=== **3. Upload Data to Neurodiagnoses** ===
56 56  
57 -=== **Integrate Data into AI Models** ===
46 +Once preprocessed, data can be uploaded to EBRAINS or GitHub.
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59 -Use **Jupyter Notebooks** on EBRAINS for **data preprocessing.**
60 -Standardize data using **harmonization tools.**
61 -Train AI models with **newly integrated datasets.**
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49 +**Option 1: Upload to EBRAINS Bucket**
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63 -**Reference:** [[Data Processing Guide>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/data_processing.md]]
51 +* Location: [[EBRAINS Neurodiagnoses Bucket>>url:https://wiki.ebrains.eu/bin/view/Collabs/neurodiagnoses/Bucket]]
52 +* Ensure correct metadata tagging before submission.
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54 +* (((
55 +**Option 2: Contribute via GitHub Repository**
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57 +* Location: [[GitHub Data Repository>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/tree/main/data]]
58 +* Create a new folder under /data/ and include dataset description.
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67 -== **AI-Powered Annotation & Machine Learning Models** ==
61 +//Note: For large datasets, please contact the project administrators before uploading.//
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69 -Neurodiagnoses applies **advanced machine learning models** to classify CNS diseases, extract features from **biomarkers and neuroimaging**, and provide **AI-powered annotation.**
63 +=== **4. Integrate Data into AI Models** ===
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71 -=== **AI Model Categories** ===
65 +Once uploaded, datasets must be harmonized and formatted before AI model training.
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73 -|=**Model Type**|=**Function**|=**Example Algorithms**
74 -|**Probabilistic Diagnosis**|Assigns probability scores to multiple CNS disorders.|Random Forest, XGBoost, Bayesian Networks
75 -|**Tridimensional Diagnosis**|Classifies disorders based on Etiology, Biomarkers, and Neuroanatomical Correlations.|CNNs, Transformers, Autoencoders
76 -|**Biomarker Prediction**|Predicts missing biomarker values using regression.|KNN Imputation, Bayesian Estimation
77 -|**Neuroimaging Feature Extraction**|Extracts patterns from MRI, PET, EEG.|CNNs, Graph Neural Networks
78 -|**Clinical Decision Support**|Generates AI-driven diagnostic reports.|SHAP Explainability Tools
67 +==== **Steps for Data Integration** ====
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80 -**Reference:** [[AI Model Documentation>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/models.md]]
69 +* Open Jupyter Notebooks on EBRAINS to run preprocessing scripts.
70 +* Standardize neuroimaging and biomarker formats using harmonization tools.
71 +* Use machine learning models to handle missing data and feature extraction.
72 +* Train AI models with newly integrated patient cohorts.
73 +* Reference: [[Detailed instructions can be found in docs/data_processing.md>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/data_processing.md]].
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84 -== **Clinical Decision Support & Tridimensional Diagnostic Framework** ==
77 +== **Database Sources Table** ==
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86 -Neurodiagnoses generates **structured AI reports** for clinicians, combining:
79 +=== **Where to Insert This** ===
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88 -**Probabilistic Diagnosis:** AI-generated ranking of potential diagnoses.
89 -**Tridimensional Classification:** Standardized diagnostic reports based on:
81 +* GitHub: [[docs/data_sources.md>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/data_sources.md]]
82 +* EBRAINS Wiki: Collabs/neurodiagnoses/Data Sources
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91 -1. **Axis 1:** **Etiology** → Genetic, Autoimmune, Prion, Toxic, Vascular.
92 -1. **Axis 2:** **Molecular Markers** → CSF, Neuroinflammation, EEG biomarkers.
93 -1. **Axis 3:** **Neuroanatomoclinical Correlations** → MRI atrophy, PET.
84 +=== **Key Databases for Neurodiagnoses** ===
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95 -**Reference:** [[Tridimensional Classification Guide>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/classification.md]]
86 +|=Database|=Focus Area|=Data Type|=Access Link
87 +|ADNI|Alzheimer's Disease|MRI, PET, CSF, cognitive tests|ADNI
88 +|PPMI|Parkinson’s Disease|Imaging, biospecimens|[[PPMI>>url:https://www.ppmi-info.org/]]
89 +|GP2|Genetic Data for PD|Whole-genome sequencing|[[GP2>>url:https://gp2.org/]]
90 +|Enroll-HD|Huntington’s Disease|Clinical, genetic, imaging|[[Enroll-HD>>url:https://enroll-hd.org/]]
91 +|GAAIN|Alzheimer's & Cognitive Decline|Multi-source data aggregation|[[GAAIN>>url:https://www.gaain.org/]]
92 +|UK Biobank|Population-wide studies|Genetic, imaging, health records|[[UK Biobank>>url:https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/]]
93 +|DPUK|Dementia & Aging|Imaging, genetics, lifestyle factors|[[DPUK>>url:https://www.dementiasplatform.uk/]]
94 +|PRION Registry|Prion Diseases|Clinical and genetic data|[[PRION Registry>>url:https://www.prionalliance.org/]]
95 +|DECIPHER|Rare Genetic Disorders|Genomic variants|DECIPHER
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97 +If you know a relevant dataset, submit a proposal in [[GitHub Issues>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/issues]].
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99 -== **Data Security, Compliance & Federated Learning** ==
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101 -✔ **Privacy-Preserving AI**: Implements **Federated Learning**, ensuring that patient data **never leaves** local institutions.
102 -✔ **Secure Data Access**: Data remains **stored in EBRAINS MIP servers** using **differential privacy techniques.**
103 -✔ **Ethical & GDPR Compliance**: Data-sharing agreements **must be signed** before use.
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105 -**Reference:** [[Data Protection & Federated Learning>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/security.md]]
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109 -== **Data Processing & Integration with Clinica.Run** ==
101 +== **Collaboration & Partnerships** ==
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111 -Neurodiagnoses now supports **Clinica.Run**, an **open-source neuroimaging platform** for **multimodal data processing.**
103 +=== **Where to Insert This** ===
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113 -=== **How It Works** ===
105 +* GitHub: [[docs/collaboration.md>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/collaboration.md]]
106 +* EBRAINS Wiki: Collabs/neurodiagnoses/Collaborations
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115 -✔ **Neuroimaging Preprocessing**: MRI, PET, EEG data is preprocessed using **Clinica.Run pipelines.**
116 -✔ **Automated Biomarker Extraction**: Extracts volumetric, metabolic, and functional biomarkers.
117 -✔ **Data Security & Compliance**: Clinica.Run is **GDPR & HIPAA-compliant.**
108 +=== **Partnering with Data Providers** ===
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119 -=== **Implementation Steps** ===
110 +Beyond using existing datasets, Neurodiagnoses seeks partnerships with data repositories to:
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121 -1. Install **Clinica.Run** dependencies.
122 -1. Configure **Clinica.Run pipeline** in clinica_run_config.json.
123 -1. Run **biomarker extraction pipelines** for AI-based diagnostics.
112 +* Enable direct API-based data integration for real-time processing.
113 +* Co-develop harmonized AI-ready datasets with standardized annotations.
114 +* Secure funding opportunities through joint grant applications.
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125 -**Reference:** [[Clinica.Run Documentation>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/blob/main/docs/clinica_run.md]]
116 +=== **Interested in Partnering?** ===
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118 +If you represent a research consortium or database provider, reach out to explore data-sharing agreements.
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129 -== **Collaborative Development & Research** ==
120 +* Contact: [[info@neurodiagnoses.com>>mailto:info@neurodiagnoses.com]]
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131 -**We Use GitHub to Develop AI Models & Store Research Data**
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133 -* **GitHub Repository:** AI model training scripts.
134 -* **GitHub Issues:** Tracks ongoing research questions.
135 -* **GitHub Wiki:** Project documentation & user guides.
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137 -**We Use EBRAINS for Data & Collaboration**
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139 -* **EBRAINS Buckets:** Large-scale neuroimaging and biomarker storage.
140 -* **EBRAINS Jupyter Notebooks:** Cloud-based AI model execution.
141 -* **EBRAINS Wiki:** Research documentation and updates.
142 -
143 -**Join the Project Forum:** [[GitHub Discussions>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/discussions]]
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147 -**For Additional Documentation:**
124 +== **Final Notes** ==
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149 -* **GitHub Repository:** [[Neurodiagnoses AI Models>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses]]
150 -* **EBRAINS Wiki:** [[Neurodiagnoses Research Collaboration>>url:https://wiki.ebrains.eu/bin/view/Collabs/neurodiagnoses/]]
126 +Neurodiagnoses continuously expands its data ecosystem to support AI-driven clinical decision-making. Researchers and institutions are encouraged to contribute new datasets and methodologies.
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128 +For additional technical documentation:
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154 -**Neurodiagnoses is Open for Contributions – Join Us Today!**
130 +* [[GitHub Repository>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses]]
131 +* [[EBRAINS Collaboration Page>>url:https://wiki.ebrains.eu/bin/view/Collabs/neurodiagnoses/]]
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133 +If you experience issues integrating data, open a [[GitHub Issue>>url:https://github.com/Fundacion-de-Neurociencias/neurodiagnoses/issues]] or consult the EBRAINS Neurodiagnoses Forum.