Updated 9 November 2023

Project Mission and Summary

The mission of caMicroscope is to provide a robust, open-source platform for digital pathology imaging and analysis. Our goal is to support advanced research and healthcare through customizable studies, wider imaging support, improved usability, and interactive analysis. By achieving these milestones, we aim to empower researchers, pathologists, and medical professionals with cutting-edge tools and a seamless user experience.

Focus 1: Customizable Studies and Data Collection

• Enhance the study creation and management features to allow for greater customization.
• Implement flexible data collection methods to accommodate various research needs.
• Improve data entry and annotation tools for researchers and pathologists.

Focus 2: Wider Imaging Support

• Expand caMicroscope's image format compatibility to support a broader range of digital pathology imaging technologies.
• Implement features for seamless integration with third-party imaging systems.
• Ensure interoperability with different data storage and retrieval protocols.

Focus 3: Usability Focus, Research, and Improvements

• Conduct user research and gather feedback to identify usability issues.
• Enhance the user interface to improve accessibility and user experience.
• Invest in performance optimization and scalability improvements.
• Collaborate with the research community to address specific research needs.

Focus 4: Interactive Analysis

• Introduce interactive analysis tools for researchers, including data visualization and exploration.
• Support real-time collaboration and data sharing for interactive analysis.
• Enhance data processing and analysis capabilities, including machine learning integration.

Focus 5: More Platform Usage Options

• Develop a standalone desktop version of caMicroscope for individual machine use.
• Ensure that the standalone version does not require Docker to operate.
• Provide a packaged application for use with a single PC or mobile device.

Ongoing Tasks

• Continuous maintenance and updates to ensure system stability and security.
• Regular engagement with the caMicroscope community for feedback and feature requests.
• Documentation updates to reflect new features and improvements.
• Create and improve User Focused Tutorials