Image Analysis and Data Management

The Biomedical Imaging Resource Core offers a wide variety of services, tools, technologies and expertise related to image analysis and image data management.

The core has experience working with a broad range of clients, and tailors its image analysis and data management services to a client's particular needs. Investigators using the Biomedical Imaging Resource Core have image analysis requirements that vary from a few images to many 3D datasets. These investigators are conducting many types of studies, ranging from cross-sectional population studies to multiple time point longitudinal studies.

Data management services

  • Data storage in excess of 30 terabytes.
  • Redundant data, including RAID array technology and routine backup procedures.
  • Digital data to physical media, including CD, DVD, Blu-ray and HDD.
  • DICOM database management.
  • SharePoint work sites.
  • Thin provisioning of resources so clients pay for only what they need.

Data distribution services

  • Anonymization.
  • Multisite secure transmission of data.
  • Publication and presentation content based on analyzed image data.
  • Renderings (2D images of 3D datasets).
  • Virtual and physical 3D models.

Image analysis services

  • Analysis of 2D and 3D images, including area, volume and other measures.
  • Multiple time point comparisons.
  • Workflow and work list management.
  • Tools and support for analysis performed directly by investigators.
  • Automated and semiautomated tools for custom analysis.