Brain Imaging Data Structure
The Brain Imaging Data Structure is a standard for organizing, annotating, and describing data collected during neuroimaging experiments. It is based on a formalized file/folder structure and JSON based metadata files with controlled vocabulary.
This standard has been adopted by a multitude of labs around the world as well as databases such as OpenNeuro, SchizConnect, Developing Human Connectome Project, and FCP-INDI, and is seeing uptake in an increasing number of studies.
While originally specified for MRI data, BIDS has been extended to several other imaging modalities such as MEG, EEG, and intracranial EEG.History
The project is a community-driven effort. BIDS, originally OBIDS, was initiated during an INCF sponsored data sharing working group meeting at Stanford University. It was subsequently spearheaded and maintained by Chris Gorgolewski. The project is now headed by a Steering Group and maintained by Franklin Feingold, Stefan Appelhoff, Chris Markiewicz and the Poldrack Lab at Stanford. BIDS has advanced under the direction and effort of contributors, the community of researchers that appreciate the value of standardizing neuroimaging data to facilitate sharing and analysis.
