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NIMS Hyderabad and IIITH create pathology datasets for cancer & kidney research
The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH) and Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) have partnered to launch the India Pathology Dataset (IPD) project, which aims to digitize histopathological images and create publicly available datasets for medical research and AI development. The project is supported by the Technological Innovation Hub for Data Banks, Data Services, and Data Analytics (TiH-Data). The first datasets released are the IPD-Brain dataset, containing 547 high-resolution brain tumor slides, and a Lupus Nephritis dataset. These datasets are valuable resources for researchers developing AI models to improve diagnostic accuracy, explore regional variations in diseases, and predict molecular markers from tissue morphology. The project is unique in its focus on Indian demographics, addressing a gap in the availability of region-specific data for histopathology research. The IPD project is expected to significantly contribute to clinical research, education, and the development of AI-based diagnostic tools in India.04:52 PM Jan 21, 2025 IST