A first prototype for a web-based repository tailored to digital pathology research is now available in the Swiss Digital Pathology Infrastructure (SDPI), offering an exciting leap in technology and healthcare. It is a major step toward advancing scientific collaboration and data access. This platform has been developed in full compliance with the data standards and by reusing the tools established by the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) and will help researchers, institutions, and stakeholders manage, analyze, and collaborate on pathology data, supporting scientific progress.
The prototype includes features like project creation, query building, result exploration, and data downloading, designed to streamline research workflows. Its primary objectives are to validate its technical feasibility, evaluate user experience, prove value for stakeholders, assess performance metrics, test advanced features and collect valuable feedback to refine the prototype.
Technical Feasibility: The platform supports large datasets and ensures smooth integration across systems.
- Validation of Technical Feasibility: The platform is designed with the aim to handle large datasets with seamless interoperability across systems, ensuring smooth data processing and integration.
- User Experience: The interface is user-friendly, with a focus on intuitive navigation and effective support for research workflows. Researchers will be able to create projects, build custom queries, and visualize results with ease.
- Value for researchers, institutions, and healthcare organizations: Enabling efficient research workflows, improving collaboration, and offering easy access to digital pathology data.
- Performance Metrics: The prototype is being tested for speed, responsiveness, and robustness. Special attention is given to data security and compliance to ensure that sensitive data is handled according to industry standards. This prototype is powered by Public Cloud Services of AWS, leveraging scalable computing, secure storage, and advanced networking capabilities to enhance performance and reliability.
- Testing of Advanced Features: Key advanced features such as analytics, advanced search capabilities, and data downloads are being tested to ensure the platform can support complex research needs.
- Feedback and Iteration: User feedback from early adopters and stakeholders will be used to refine the platform, ensuring that it meets the needs of the research community and continues to evolve for broader use.
This prototype marks a major step forward in digital pathology research in Switzerland, enabling collaboration, improving accessibility to publicly available data. Ongoing testing and iteration will enhance its functionality and set a solid foundation for advancements in the field.
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