# \#meta **URL:** https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tag/meta/11.md [Latest](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tags.md) --- ## [Data Modality & Methodology Task Force – 2026](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/data-modality-methodology-task-force-2026/1685)
**Author:** [@ehutchins](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ehutchins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/data-modality-methodology-task-force-2026/1685 "2026-09-24T12:38:29Z")
Hello everyone! Hirotaka Iwaki @hirotaka and I are continuing to co-lead the Data Modality & Methodology Task Force, and we would like to invite both returning and new community members to get involved in this year’s pr… --- ## [Fox Insight PD Microbiome (PDMB) Metadata & Resources](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/fox-insight-pd-microbiome-pdmb-metadata-resources/903)
**Author:** [@bmbrown317](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/bmbrown317)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/fox-insight-pd-microbiome-pdmb-metadata-resources/903 "2026-01-22T16:55:03Z")
Hi, I recently reviewed the PD Microbiome metadata and I am curious if metadata exists for the Control group as well? If so, could you point me in the right direction? The FoxInsight.csv file I accessed seems to feature… --- ## [Upcoming Changes to User Profiles](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-changes-to-user-profiles/1254)
**Author:** [@jgottesman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jgottesman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-changes-to-user-profiles/1254 "2025-09-11T14:02:24Z")
Hi everyone, wanted to flag a quick change we’re making: all new and returning users upon account creation or next login will be required to add their title and location (please provide the country from which you are joi… --- ## [New PPMI Cohort Designation Methodology](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/new-ppmi-cohort-designation-methodology/775)
**Author:** [@danieltds](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/danieltds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/new-ppmi-cohort-designation-methodology/775 "2025-08-29T17:48:24Z")
Hello, everyone. I just wanted to highlight something that changed recently due to a methodological modification regarding cohort designation in PPMI. This modification took place on August 28, 2024, so it may still be r… --- ## [Multivariable regressions and the impact of mediators and confounders](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/multivariable-regressions-and-the-impact-of-mediators-and-confounders/1132)
**Author:** [@fbbriggs](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/fbbriggs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/multivariable-regressions-and-the-impact-of-mediators-and-confounders/1132 "2025-08-27T20:44:04Z")
:abacus: Interpreting Regression Models: Why It Matters Whether You Include a Mediator In Parkinson’s research, and really in all biomedical science, we often use multivariable regression to estimate the association betw… --- ## [Genetic analysis in admixed populations - Topic 6: The results from LARGE-PD GWAS](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-6-the-results-from-large-pd-gwas/1149)
**Author:** [@peixott](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/peixott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-6-the-results-from-large-pd-gwas/1149 "2025-08-01T15:00:28Z")
Hello everyone, Today I’m writing what is probably my easiest post so far because it’s about my own work. All my previous posts took quite a bit of effort: I had to come up with ideas, double-check the content, and eve… --- ## [MJFF Data Community of Practice Welcome Video](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-data-community-of-practice-welcome-video/987)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-data-community-of-practice-welcome-video/987 "2025-04-30T18:47:48Z")
Hi all, sharing that our Visual Resource Generation Task Force has just published a welcome video which gives a brief overview of the data community of practice! You can find the video on the MJFF Data Repository on Zeno… --- ## [GitHub MJFF Community, tips and tricks](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/github-mjff-community-tips-and-tricks/894)
**Author:** [@ehutchins](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ehutchins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/github-mjff-community-tips-and-tricks/894 "2025-03-18T18:42:04Z")
We have a number of ongoing projects in the MJFF Research Community GitHub that are being generated by the Data Modalities and Methodologies Task Force. We want this resource to keep growing, so I thought I’d highlight s… --- ## [LEDD\_Concomitant\_Medication](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ledd-concomitant-medication/741)
**Author:** [@jaeyoon.chung](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jaeyoon.chung)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ledd-concomitant-medication/741 "2024-11-18T14:32:18Z")
Hello, I am trying to use the LEDD information for other analysis in PPMI. I found the LEDD information from the file, LEDD\_Concomitant\_Medication.csv. I am struggling with the EVENT\_ID, which has useless info (ED and L… --- ## [Matching MRI sessions in PPMI](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/matching-mri-sessions-in-ppmi/684)
**Author:** [@Iman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Iman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 6:43am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/matching-mri-sessions-in-ppmi/684 "2024-10-09T06:43:54Z")
Hello PPMI users, We have been trying to process the PPMI structural and diffusion MRI data, and found matching different MRI sessions of the same subject to not always be so straightforward. For instance, to correct fo… --- ## [MultiOmics data](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/multiomics-data/308)
**Author:** [@ehutchins](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ehutchins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/multiomics-data/308 "2024-08-19T04:55:45Z")
Many of the cohorts available in the PD space have multiple types of omic data available, including genetic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data. Using, AMP-PD as an example: And even within each category, there can b… --- ## [Join a new member call this Thursday, 23 May!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/join-a-new-member-call-this-thursday-23-may/439)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/join-a-new-member-call-this-thursday-23-may/439 "2024-05-20T17:03:09Z")
Hi all, We’d like to extend a special welcome to all the new members who have joined the Data Community in the past couple of months. Many of you have attended an online onboarding call where we talk through the communi… --- ## [Adding your research interests to your Discourse profile](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/adding-your-research-interests-to-your-discourse-profile/436)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/adding-your-research-interests-to-your-discourse-profile/436 "2024-05-15T18:44:58Z")
Hello @research\_community, In an effort to make it easier to find collaborators and understand the expertise or research interests of other community members, we have added a field on member profiles that can incorporat… --- ## [What tags would be helpful to find and organize conversations?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/what-tags-would-be-helpful-to-find-and-organize-conversations/44)
**Author:** [@jgottesman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jgottesman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/what-tags-would-be-helpful-to-find-and-organize-conversations/44 "2024-04-01T19:52:59Z")
Hi all! Would be great if folks, as the resident experts, could help us define the community’s tag taxonomy. So far we are thinking of some like: |o|Software programs| |o|Coding languages | |o|Data format | |o|Data … --- ## [Update to the Data Sharing Category](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/update-to-the-data-sharing-category/367)
**Author:** [@lmackenzie](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/lmackenzie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/update-to-the-data-sharing-category/367 "2024-02-27T16:36:37Z")
Hi all! After discussions with new members during welcome calls, we have updated the “Data Sharing” category to the “Data Sharing and Publications Category”. This category can be used for conversations pertaining to new… --- ## [Hackathons: GP2, NCBI, others](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hackathons-gp2-ncbi-others/246)
**Author:** [@ehutchins](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ehutchins)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hackathons-gp2-ncbi-others/246 "2024-02-06T16:48:50Z")
Have you participated in a hackathon? Are there any coming up that you are interested in? I’ve participated in a few and found them to be a good way to hone my skills, bounce ideas off of other scientists, and get acquai… --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: Creating a Poll on Discourse](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-creating-a-poll-on-discourse/256)
**Author:** [@lmackenzie](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/lmackenzie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-creating-a-poll-on-discourse/256 "2023-12-12T16:28:04Z")
Hi all! Below I’ve described how to create a poll on Discourse. If you have any questions or would like help trying it out, send me an email at lmackenzie@michaeljfox.org. You can create a Discourse poll with multiple o… --- ## [Discourse Chrome extension/webapp](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/discourse-chrome-extension-webapp/87)
**Author:** [@jgottesman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jgottesman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/discourse-chrome-extension-webapp/87 "2023-10-09T23:44:14Z")
Not sure if folks have seen this, but to overcome the “land of 1000 tabs” problem, I noticed that Discourse (at least on Chrome) has an extension/plugin that lets you pop the forum out as its own app, which I’m finding t… --- ## [Accessing Data: LONI vs AMP PD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/accessing-data-loni-vs-amp-pd/180)
**Author:** [@ehutchins](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ehutchins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/accessing-data-loni-vs-amp-pd/180 "2023-10-05T21:00:56Z")
What experiences do others have with accessing data from LONI vs AMP PD? I primarily have done analysis with the PPMI and BioFIND cohorts, which have data available both at LONI and AMP PD. The AMP PD data harmonization … --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: Contributor Directory](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-contributor-directory/198)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-contributor-directory/198 "2023-09-26T15:58:19Z")
If you’re curious about your fellow DCoP members, you can head over to the Contributor Directory. Here, you can view people’s names, affiliations, and some basic activity metrics (e.g., Topics created). To learn more ab… --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: Viewing and sorting topics](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-viewing-and-sorting-topics/195)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-viewing-and-sorting-topics/195 "2023-09-19T17:41:31Z")
Whether you’re someone who checks Discourse daily or you only check when you get an email notification, there are several ways you can sift through content once you get here. Category search: on the homepage of the site… --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: How to follow particular posts](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-how-to-follow-particular-posts/188)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-how-to-follow-particular-posts/188 "2023-09-12T16:00:44Z")
There are lots of notification settings in Discourse! In regards to content that’s generated on the site, you have flexibility in what you get notified about. First, navigate to your account dashboard. In the “Tracki… --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: Configuring your email notifications](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-configuring-your-email-notifications/182)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-configuring-your-email-notifications/182 "2023-09-05T14:41:50Z")
Depending on how you’ve configured your notification settings, you are likely getting email notifications when someone mentions you or a group you’re a part of, replies to a Topic you’ve posted on, or sends you a direct … --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: Using tags](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-using-tags/175)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-using-tags/175 "2023-08-29T15:38:59Z")
The DCoP uses a selection of tags to keep Topics organized. Tags specify the content of your post to make it easier for other members to find, regardless of the Category it falls under. You can use multiple tags on a To… --- ## [Tech tip Tuesday: Discourse terminology](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-discourse-terminology/169)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/tech-tip-tuesday-discourse-terminology/169 "2023-08-22T14:42:28Z")
This will be the first in a series of Discourse quick tips (Tech Tip Tuesdays) to help new members who are joining the community (and older members who may want a refresher). Hopefully these posts help you learn about ne… --- ## [What makes useful metadata so that you can reuse and analyze data sets?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/what-makes-useful-metadata-so-that-you-can-reuse-and-analyze-data-sets/153)
**Author:** [@vdardov](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/vdardov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 3:12am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/what-makes-useful-metadata-so-that-you-can-reuse-and-analyze-data-sets/153 "2023-08-17T03:12:23Z")
Hey All! Wanted to start a conversation centered on metadata. Metadata is crucial to understanding data sets for reuse. It’s hard to find set standards for clinical or biological data for this overlooked component and I… --- ## [Which are the correct identifiers for patients in the PPMI cohort?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/which-are-the-correct-identifiers-for-patients-in-the-ppmi-cohort/126)
**Author:** [@danieltds](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/danieltds)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/which-are-the-correct-identifiers-for-patients-in-the-ppmi-cohort/126 "2023-08-08T23:45:38Z")
This question might be basic, but I think it is nonetheless important. The PPMI dataset (official website) contains different columns portraying information on a patient’s diagnoses. The main identifiers are present in t… --- ## ["Solved" feature added to Discourse](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/solved-feature-added-to-discourse/102)
**Author:** [@maya.sanghvi](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/maya.sanghvi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/solved-feature-added-to-discourse/102 "2023-06-28T18:26:08Z")
Hi everyone! We wanted to share a quick feature update with you all. What have we updated? Based on feedback from the in-person meeting, we’ve added a “solved” feature to Discourse. This means that the person who create… --- ## [Frequently Asked Questions in "Analyzing and Reusing Data"](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/frequently-asked-questions-in-analyzing-and-reusing-data/103)
**Author:** [@danieltds](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/danieltds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/frequently-asked-questions-in-analyzing-and-reusing-data/103 "2023-06-26T22:45:34Z")
Hello eveyone! My intent with this post in this topic is to have it become pinned. The goal here is to provide hyperlinks to most commonly asked questions regarding aspects of data analysis and reutilization. I plan to a… --- ## [Solved button announcement?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/solved-button-announcement/100)
**Author:** [@jgottesman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jgottesman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/solved-button-announcement/100 "2023-06-26T17:43:08Z")
Hi @maya.sanghvi @camille.santistevan – I’m now seeing the “solved” button available on posts – did one of you happen to enable this feature recently? If so, what are your thoughts on making a post about this (or have … [Next page](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tag/meta/11.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=meta)