Improving digital pathology tools for better cancer diagnosis and treatment
Histotools: scaling digital pathology curation tools for quality control, annotation, labeling, and dataset identification
This study is working on new tools to help doctors better analyze digital images of tissue samples, making it easier for them to spot important details that can improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903951 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing digital pathology by developing tools that improve the quality control, annotation, and labeling of digitized histopathology slides. By utilizing advanced computing techniques, the project aims to streamline the curation of large datasets, making it easier for pathologists to analyze and interpret whole slide images. The goal is to extract meaningful quantitative features from these images, which can help in understanding cancer biology and improving patient outcomes through better diagnostics and treatment predictions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing biopsy or treatment for various types of cancer, particularly those whose samples can be digitized for analysis.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not involve histopathological analysis or those not undergoing biopsy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate cancer diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in utilizing digital pathology tools for improving diagnostic accuracy, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Janowczyk, Andrew Robert — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Janowczyk, Andrew Robert
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.