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title: ABCD-J platform and tools featured at the DGKN Hackathon
date: 2026-04-15
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The ABCD-J platform and its [core software components]({{< relref path="../../software" lang="en" >}}) were presented at this year's "[BrainHack](https://dgn-apps.m-anage.com/dgkn26/de-DE/pag/session/111004)" Hackathon during the [2026 DGKN Congress](https://kongress.dgkn.de/home-kongress).
The hackathon brought together interdisciplinary teams to explore how large datasets and modern analytical methods can be more effectively integrated into neuroscience research.
As part of the program, short presentations introduced key elements of the ABCD-J ecosystem, including [DataLad]({{< relref path="../../software/datalad" lang="en" >}}), [JTrack]({{< relref path="../../software/jtrack" lang="en" >}}), and [julearn]({{< relref path="../../software/julearn" lang="en" >}}), alongside related tools such as [NiSpace](https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/inm/inm-7/resources/tools/nispace) and [Case-E](https://github.com/Biomarker-Development-at-INM7/case-e).
Presenters included ABCD-J contributors, [Dr. Mehran Turna]({{< relref path="../../contributors/mehran-turna" lang="en" >}}), [Dr. Federico Raimondo]({{< relref path="../../contributors/federico-raimondo" lang="en" >}}), and [Dr. Jürgen Dukart]({{< relref path="../../contributors/juergen-dukart" lang="en" >}}).
Together, these contributions highlighted how interoperable technologies for data collection, management, and analysis can support reproducible and scalable research workflows.
The "BrainHack" format provided an opportunity not only to showcase these tools, but also to exchange ideas with researchers and developers.
Participation in events like this continues to strengthen the connections between technical development and clinical application within the neuroscience community.
![Infographic of the JTrack ecosystem, a platform for behavioral and health data collection. It shows JTrack Social for sensor data collection, JTrack EMA for ecological momentary assessment, and JDash for online study and user management, all connected around a central mobile health system. Additional features include GDPR compliance, modular design, and configurability, with a QR code for accessing https://jtrack.readthedocs.io/en/latest/.](/pics/jtrack_ecosystem.png "Overview of the JTrack ecosystem as presented at the DGKN BrainHack Hackathon")