foundingGIDE at European Molecular Imaging Meeting

The European Molecular Imaging Meeting, organized annually by the European Society for Molecular Imaging (ESMI), is a dynamic and collaborative event that brings together over 1,100 international attendees from various imaging science fields. EMIM provides a vibrant platform for researchers, scientists, and innovators to share knowledge, discuss the latest advancements, and foster collaboration in molecular imaging.

foundingGIDE addresses the interoperability challenge in the management of biological and preclinical imaging data, focusing on developing metadata and ontology recommendations and tools that make image data more accessible and usable. By creating harmonised metadata models and ontologies, the project ensures that biological and preclinical image data is represented consistently, enabling easier data sharing and collaboration. This work is fundamental to building a cohesive ecosystem where the community can access and reuse valuable image data with greater efficiency.

A key component of the project focuses on integrating imaging data resources. This effort is geared towards harmonizing data repositories, allowing for seamless data exchange between platforms (BioImage Archive, IDR, SSBD), and fostering a collaborative research environment. By reducing barriers to data access and promoting greater interoperability, foundingGIDE is helping accelerate scientific discovery and ensuring that preclinical imaging data can be leveraged to its full potential across various research communities.

Together, events like EMIM and projects like foundingGIDE are accelerating progress in imaging science, creating a more interoperable and collaborative future for research across the globe.