WIN half-day on Data Harmonisation
Friday, 25 October 2024, 9.45am to 1.30pm
Hybrid via Teams and in the Cowey Room, WIN Annexe
Hosted by Gaurav Bhalerao, Ludovica Griffanti
Join via TeamsWe are excited to invite you to a special half-day WIN event dedicated to data harmonisation on Friday 25th October 2024 (time – 9:45 to 13:30). This event will gather various WIN groups and close collaborators who are actively working to overcome the challenges of harmonising imaging data across different studies. The event will feature a mix of short talks, discussions, and informal chats, with the option to attend in person in the Cowey rooms (WIN@FMRIB Annexe Building, University of Oxford) or to join online (See the full programme below). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and peers and contribute to advancing data harmonisation in imaging research.
Why Attend?
Imaging-derived measurements often vary significantly across studies, making direct comparisons challenging. Harmonisation seeks to eliminate these discrepancies, allowing for the pooling of data from diverse studies, enabling larger datasets, and facilitating reliable comparisons with reference populations. Ultimately, harmonisation can play a key role in improving clinical decision-making.
What to Expect?
- Learn how different groups are tackling harmonisation from perspectives including physics, analysis, computer science, and statistics.
- Participate in discussions and informal chats that explore innovative solutions and new approaches to harmonisation.
- For those already working in the field, this event offers a chance to brainstorm ideas, explore potential collaborations, and establish a "Harmonisation Working Group" for ongoing efforts.
Who Should Attend?
This event is tailored for the general WIN audience, including those new to the topic of harmonisation. Whether you are looking to gain a foundational understanding or are interested in applying harmonisation techniques in your projects, this event is for you.
Event details
Date & time: Friday 25th October 2024, 9:45 – 13:30
Location: Online (see Teams link above) & in-person in the Cowey rooms, Wellcome Centre Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN), University of Oxford. The Cowey rooms are located inside the WIN@FMRIB Annexe building, on the first floor. Full location details are here for finding WIN Annexe, and here for meeting rooms.
Recording
We intend to record all presentations for future reference. If you have agreed to be a speaker, we will follow up separately asking for official consent to record.
Programme Schedule
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9:45 – 10:00
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Arrival and Coffee
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10:00 – 11:15
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Session 1
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Harmonisation methods
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Introduction (Ludovica Griffanti)
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Statistical harmonisation approaches (Thomas Nichols)
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Analysis harmonisation approaches (Gaurav Bhalerao)
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Physics harmonisation approaches (Karla Miller)
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11:15 – 11:30
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Coffee Break
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11:30 – 12:30
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Session 2
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Resources for data harmonisation
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Datasets: the ON-Harmony study (Shaun Warrington)
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Introduction to Federated learning (Nicola Dinsdale)
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Future directions (Multiple speakers)
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12:30 – 13:30
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Networking and lunch
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For any issues/difficulties, please feel free to get in touch with the organisers: