Automatic Data Import

NiDB includes a built-in DICOM receiver that accepts data directly from scanners and imaging equipment. No manual sorting — incoming data is automatically routed and organized.

  • Built-in DICOM receiver for direct equipment integration
  • Supports MR, CT, EEG, eye-tracking, MEG, TMS, video, and audio
  • Manual upload for any supported file type
  • Clinical, behavioral, and genetic data alongside imaging
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Hierarchical Organization & Search

Data is organized in a Subject → Study → Series hierarchy. Search and filtering work across all projects in an instance, including demographics, visit tracking, and consent status.

  • Subject, Study, and Series organization
  • Cross-project search and filtering
  • Project-based data grouping
  • Track demographics, visits, and consent
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Automated Analysis Pipelines

NiDB includes a pipeline system for running automated imaging and behavioral analyses. Pipelines can trigger automatically on incoming data and run jobs in parallel.

  • Full pipeline system for automated analysis
  • Parallel, large-scale processing
  • Integrates with FreeSurfer, FSL, and custom scripts
  • Mini-pipeline module for behavioral data extraction
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Quality Control

NiDB computes MR quality-control metrics and performs motion correction on incoming imaging data.

  • Automated MR quality-control metrics
  • Motion correction
  • Early detection of data issues

Access Control & Administration

Access is managed at the user and project level with role-based permissions. Administrators have access to audit logs, usage reports, a scheduling calendar, and backup tools.

  • User- and project-level permissions with admin roles
  • Audit logs and usage reporting
  • Integrated scheduling calendar
  • Backup modules
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Standards-Based Export & Sharing

NiDB exports to several imaging and packaging formats and can transfer data to remote destinations, including other NiDB instances.

  • Image formats: DICOM, NIfTI, CSV
  • Package formats: BIDS, NDA, squirrel
  • Destinations: NFS, FTP, web download, remote NiDB servers
  • Controlled sharing between collaborators and institutions
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Additional Features

NiDB includes several administrative and operational tools beyond the core data pipeline.

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Scheduling Calendar

An integrated calendar for scheduling scanner time and study sessions.

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Usage Reports

Reporting and audit tools to track activity across projects and users.

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Backup Modules

Built-in backup tooling to protect your research data.

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Web Interface

A browser-based interface that runs on your server — no client software to install.

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Cross-Project Search

Search and filter data across all projects in an instance.

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Free & Open Source

Released under GPL-3.0. No license fees.

Download NiDB

Packages and installation instructions are on GitHub.