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ABOUT THE BRIDGE PROJECT:

The BRIDGE project (Brain Research International Data Governance & Exchange) is a global initiative aimed at overcoming legal, ethical, and technological barriers to the sharing of neuroimaging and mental health data. The goal is to create an international consortium that facilitates the exchange of valuable information, accelerating research and enhancing global understanding of the brain and mental health.

CURRENT CHALLENGES:

Mental health research currently faces significant challenges due to the lack of geographical diversity in existing databases. This limits the applicability of findings and hinders effective regional adaptations. Additionally, there is a lack of transparency regarding the legal and ethical limitations that impede data sharing.

Project Objective: BRIDGE seeks to develop a uniform and sustainable structure for the governance, sharing, and use of neuroimaging and mental health data worldwide. The aim is to establish a consortium dedicated to operating, updating, and disseminating robust brain data.

Methodology: Led by the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), representing Latin America, the project involves collaboration with specialists in legal, ethical, technological, and lived experience areas, along with a postdoctoral researcher. The team will conduct research through electronic questionnaires to map the challenges faced by researchers in data governance and sharing.

Importance and Benefits: The results of the BRIDGE project are crucial for identifying regional barriers and proposing solutions that promote the inclusion of Latin American countries in global mental health research. This will result in:

• Research acceleration: Facilitating access to diverse data will increase the validity and applicability of research findings.
• Regional inclusion: Enabling Latin American countries to participate more actively in global research.
• Security and ethics: Ensuring data sharing follows strict ethical and legal standards.

PARTICIPATION:

Researchers and students in mental health and neuroscience from Latin America will be invited to participate by responding to questionnaires that will help map difficulties and propose solutions.

CONCLUSION:

BRIDGE represents a critical step towards the globalization of mental health research, promoting international collaboration and improving data governance. The project aims to build a solid foundation for future research and innovations in neuroimaging and mental health.

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