Increasing the representation of rural participants in neuroimaging research

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 

This presentation will highlight the critical need for greater inclusion of rural populations in neuroimaging research. It will begin by examining the varying definitions of “rural” across countries and contexts. The discussion will then explore the ethical implications of under-sampling rural populations, focusing on urban-rural biases in connectome-based predictive modeling. Finally, the presentation will address the challenges and opportunities in recruiting rural research participants.