SDPI’s data registry streamlines the process of uploading, accessing, and utilizing image data for research purposes while fostering collaboration and advancing digital pathology (DP) initiatives.
Registry
Usage
1. Recording Image Data
Slide image data, along with relevant metadata, is recorded and uploaded to the registry. Metadata includes information like disease type, site of sample, etc. All data will be stored and processed in a highly secured environment (based on SPHN standards).
2. Data Discovery
Researchers can conduct analyses by querying the registry based on selected metadata criteria to evaluate data availability.
3. Requesting Data
If data is available for the selected parameters, researchers can request the release of specific data for research purposes contingent upon appropriate data access regulation.
4. Data Approval
A data access board evaluates the request and can either accept or reject it. Only approved data can be downloaded and used for research.
5. Data Analysis
Researchers can also analyse approved data with remote experiment execution through the BioMedIT network.
6. Sharing Research Results
Research results can be shared within the network, contributing to collaborative research efforts.
Benefits
of SDPI
Access To Computing Resources
SDPI provides access to localized high-performance computing resources, enabling large-scale cross-site projects utilizing advanced technologies like deep and federated learning.
Network Development
SDPI aims to establish a national network comprising of university, cantonal, and private hospitals to enhance research and clinical workflows leveraging DP.
Digital Repository
SDPI will generate and maintain a growing digital repository, enabling easy access to digitized slides for computational analysis.