From 49156d1b248167aa66fe09abd4d05a3c4eba6a64 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Remi Gau Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:13:37 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] [ENH] 2024 elections results (#602) --- .../steering-group-election-2024-results.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/blog/posts/steering-group-election-2024-results.md diff --git a/docs/blog/posts/steering-group-election-2024-results.md b/docs/blog/posts/steering-group-election-2024-results.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..04779f87 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/blog/posts/steering-group-election-2024-results.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +date: 2024-11-11 +slug: BIDS Steering Group election 2024 result +author: Rémi Gau +categories: +- election +--- + +We are pleased to announce that the newest member of the BIDS Steering Group is [Franco Pestilli](https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/fp4834). + + + +Franco has been elected to a term lasting from 2025-2027, and is replacing outgoing member Ariel Rokem. + +The results of the election may be viewed at . + +A little bit about what Franco is bringing to the Steering Group: + +> The Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) has emerged as the leading standard for neuroimaging data organization, significantly enhancing data sharing, reproducibility, and collaboration in the field. +> As a member of the BIDS community for over five years, I bring substantial experience in data informatics and governance on both national and international scales. +> +> Moving forward, BIDS faces two main challenges: +> +> 1. Ensuring Comprehensive Data Representation: BIDS must evolve to encompass data types that are routinely published in scientific papers. +> Through my work on the [BIDS Connectivity Project](https://pestillilab.github.io/bids-connectivity/), we have advanced the development of six BIDS Extension Proposals (BEPs), contributing to crucial updates in BIDS governance principles. +> These efforts will help BIDS remain relevant and applicable as new methodologies and technologies emerge. +> +> 1. Expanding Beyond Neuroimaging: BIDS has enormous potential to benefit other scientific communities beyond neuroimaging. +> My involvement in developing new data types for U.S.-based efforts has shown that BIDS could be adapted for broader scientific applications, especially as we move toward BIDS 2.0, incorporating automation and AI. +> By doing so, we can extend the BIDS framework to support an even more diverse range of data and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. +> +> I have also led efforts to secure funding to support BIDS initiatives and create tools, such as [ezBIDS on brainlife.io](https://brainlife.io/ezbids/) (widely used for data standardization across the U.S., Africa, and Europe). +> +> I would look forward to contributing to the growth of BIDS, ensuring it remains adaptable and beneficial to a global scientific community. +> I am particularly excited about the opportunity to participate in shaping the future vision of BIDS, including BIDS 2.0 and its applications in automation and AI. + +Thanks to all contributors for your participation, and congratulations to Franco!