Abstract
Neuroimaging non-human primates (NHPs) is a growing, yet highly specialized field of neuroscience. Resources that were primarily developed for human neuroimaging often need to be significantly adapted for use with NHPs or other animals, which has led to an abundance of custom, in-house solutions. In recent years, the global NHP neuroimaging community has made significant efforts to transform the field towards more open and collaborative practices. Here we present the PRIMatE Resource Exchange (PRIME-RE), a new collaborative online platform for NHP neuroimaging. PRIME-RE is a dynamic community-driven hub for the exchange of practical knowledge, specialized analytical tools, and open data repositories, specifically related to NHP neuroimaging. PRIME-RE caters to both researchers and developers who are either new to the field, looking to stay abreast of the latest developments, or seeking to collaboratively advance the field .
Highlights
When navigating an unfamiliar city, people orient themselves based on a few landmarks, use a map for detailed navigation, and take advice from locals and previous visitors about where to go and which areas to avoid
Resources that were primarily developed for human neuroimaging often need to be significantly adapted for use with non-human primates (NHPs) or other animals, which has led to an abundance of custom, in-house solutions
The first version of the PRIME-RE platform went live in November 2019. It currently describes over 30 custom resources from contributors all over the world and houses an extensive primer on NHP neuroimaging in the form of a wiki with references to the resources listed on PRIMERE
Summary
When navigating an unfamiliar city, people orient themselves based on a few landmarks, use a map for detailed navigation, and take advice from locals and previous visitors about where to go and which areas to avoid. Navigating a highly specialized research field, such as nonhuman primate (NHP) neuroimaging, is conceptually very similar. We present the PRIMatE Resource Exchange (PRIME-RE, https://prime-re.github.io), a new communitydriven platform that promotes communication among peers and facilitates the exchange of specialized knowledge and resources related to NHP neuroimaging. The approach is pivotal for our understanding of the neuronal basis of neuroimaging signals (Logothetis, 2003; Logothetis et al, 2001; Logothetis and Wandell, 2004), guides the selection of recording targets for invasive studies, and reveals the broader brain networks involved in particular cognitive functions or brain processes. Combining neuroimaging in animals with invasive methods that influence neuronal activity makes it possible to draw causal inferences about brain function and test potential human therapies (Klink et al, 2020)
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