2026/01/20 (notes)

--- tags: TechMon --- # 2026/01/20 (notes) :::info - **Date:** January 20, 2026 at 11 am EST - **Participants:** OE, ::: :::success ## Agenda 1. Reminder: Bi-monthly Roundup tomorrow * OHBM Open Science Endorsement (cc/ @mnoergaard) * List updates and work on agenda: https://hackmd.io/@NiPreps-techmon/bimonthly-20260121/edit 1. NiPreps Docker token expired (Mathias) 1. MRIQC's NatProt paper - seems finally submitted (McKenzie) 1. New-Preps NSC deliberation and *T1Prep* 1. Deployment of [`asv`](https://github.com/airspeed-velocity/asv) benchmarks to project page 1. Telemetry PETPrep 1. Fuzzy 1. ME EPI 1. NiPreps Hack Copenhagen'26 * Dates: Tuesday 28th April - Thursday 30th April ::: ## Notes ### ASV * [actions/github-script](https://github.com/actions/github-script/) - allows using the octokit API from GHA, can open issues, make comments ## AI summary ### Quick recap The meeting focused on updates and discussions related to various projects and initiatives within the team. Oscar and Jon shared their concerns about project delays and the need for better planning, while Mathias addressed an expired Docker token issue. The team discussed the deployment of ASV benchmarks for measuring time and memory usage in Python packages, with Jon proposing different implementation options. Martin and Melanie talked about the progress of their multi-echo API project and potential paper submissions, with Martin expressing concerns about the location of the upcoming Mikai conference. The conversation ended with Martin announcing the dates for the upcoming NiPreps hackathon in Copenhagen, which will take place from April 28 to 30. Next steps - Oscar: Update the Docker token (already done during meeting, but noted as completed action). - All team members: Endorse NiPreps and provide project updates for tomorrow's bi-monthly roundup agenda. - Martin/Chris/Eilidh (or another NSC member): Take the lead for tomorrow's bi-monthly meeting in Oscar's absence. - Jon: Demonstrate and explore deployment of ASV benchmarks within NiPrese, including investigating options for integrating benchmark results into the documentation or a separate repository. - Chris/Jon/Oscar: Decide on and implement a deployment strategy for ASV benchmark results (same repo/branch or separate repo) for NiPrese, and potentially for other projects. - Martin: Contact Mathias (via Slack or email) to schedule a time to discuss telemetry data visualization for Pet Prep. - Mathias: Work with Martin to review current Migas development status and plan useful visualizations for Pet Prep telemetry data. - Melanie: Share results of fuzzy algorithm stats analysis with the team before the end of the week. - Melanie and Martin: Schedule a time to discuss collaboration on developing a paper related to multi-echo data and consider suitable venues for submission (noting Mikael's location and alternatives). - Martin: Lead preparation of invitations and practical arrangements for the NiPreps Hackathon in Copenhagen (April 28-30), and send out invitations to relevant team members. Summary ### Project Updates and Team Coordination The team discussed several updates and decisions. Oscar informed the group that he would not be able to join the next meeting, and Martin, Chris, or Eilidh would need to take the lead. They also addressed an expired Docker token and received an update that McKenzie's paper had been submitted to Nature Protocols, though it was transformed into a tutorial article type. The team considered inviting Christian Gasser to join the T1Prep project, but expressed concerns about the compatibility of his compiled C++ code with their Python-based system. They decided to invite him to the NiPreps Hackathon to explore potential collaboration and determine how to integrate his work with sMRIPrep in the future. ### ASV Benchmarks Deployment Discussion The team discussed deploying ASV benchmarks for NiPreps, with Jon explaining the purpose of the benchmarks to measure process time and memory usage. They debated whether to keep the benchmarks in the same repository as NiPreps or move them to a separate repository, considering factors like repository size and deployment complexity. Oscar suggested exploring options like using a separate branch or linking to a GitHub Pages site, with the team agreeing to implement and demonstrate the deployment within NiPreps first before considering other projects. The conversation ended with a brief mention of telemetry for PETPrep, which Martin would address next. ### Telemetry Visualization and Algorithm Analysis Martin and Mathias discussed the need for visualizations of telemetry data for pet prep, with Mathias suggesting they could potentially work on this during a future hackathon. Melanie reported on her work with Johan, analyzing outcomes of fuzzy algorithms, and mentioned she would have results to share by the end of the week. Oscar inquired about a presentation for the next meeting, but Mathias felt it was too ambitious given the current state of development. Martin offered to coordinate with Mathias to schedule a separate discussion about the telemetry data. ### 'Fuzzy', Multi-Echo Data, and Conference Planning Melanie discussed her work on multi-echo data and a potential paper submission to MICCAI, with Martin expressing concerns about the conference's location in Abu Dhabi and suggesting alternative venues. They agreed to further discuss publication options. Martin also announced the dates for the NiPreps hackathon in Copenhagen, scheduled for April 28-30, and mentioned he would handle the invitations and practical arrangements. Jon indicated he would be unable to attend due to visa issues. ### Item 2 * A note