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FIASCO, VoxBo, and MEDx: behind the code.

Geoffrey K Aguirre¹

¹University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA. aguirreg@mail.med.upenn.edu

|February 22, 2012

Summary

The early development of Blood-Oxygen-Level-Dependent functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (BOLD fMRI) software was influenced by the internet and open-source movements. This history highlights the evolution and survival of key neuroimaging tools like FIASCO and VoxBo.

Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Open-source software development
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

Background:

The advent of Blood-Oxygen-Level-Dependent functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (BOLD fMRI) coincided with significant technological advancements.
The rise of the internet and the open-source software movement fostered innovation in scientific computing.
Numerous neuroimaging software projects emerged during this period, driven by the collaborative and accessible nature of open-source development.

Observation:

The survival rate of early open-source neuroimaging projects varied significantly.
Two notable projects, FIASCO and VoxBo, emerged during this formative era.
Connections were observed between commercial software (MedX at NIH) and unrelated fields like satellite reconnaissance.

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The open-source environment facilitated the creation and distribution of novel neuroimaging tools.
FIASCO and VoxBo represent successful examples of early BOLD fMRI software development.
The narrative reveals unexpected interconnections between medical imaging software and other technological domains.

Implications:

Understanding the history of neuroimaging software development provides context for current tools.
The success of open-source projects underscores their importance in scientific advancement.
Exploring the links between different software domains can inspire cross-disciplinary innovation.