ABCD-J research software engineers present at the 3rd DGDM Symposium for Digital Medicine

Two research software engineers from the ABCD-J team presented their work at the 3rd Symposium for Digital Medicine, organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Digitale Medizin (DGDM) on 29-30 September 2026 in Potsdam, Germany.

Jona Fischer presented his work on privacy-compliant digital biomarker collection. As a key contributor to the JTrack project, he develops iOS applications and research infrastructure for the standardised, GDPR-compliant collection and processing of multimodal health data from smartphones and wearables. These technologies enable researchers to measure indicators such as heart rate, sleep, activity, and movement patterns continuously and in everyday settings.

Mehran Turna presented his research on digital phenotyping, focusing on the role of integrated platforms for data analysis and quality control. By standardising data streams and ensuring data quality, such platforms help researchers manage complex data from sources such as smartphones, wearables, and imaging.

Both presentations highlighted the role of research software in advancing digital biomarker research, connecting technological development with practical applications in neuroscience and digital health. Their contributions showcased ABCD-J’s work to provide researchers with tools for collecting and analysing health data in real-world settings.