The CCIR has worked in conjunction with the Electronic Radiology Laboratory to create a comprehensive Information Technology Infrastructure in support of imaging research projects at WUSM.  Utilizing a combination of internally developed and commercially available software, CCIR has created a workflow that helps streamline the research process from inception through data collection and analysis.  Partnerships with Siemens Medical, Carestream Health and collaborators across Washington University have made this vision possible. Beyond these workflow streamlining systems, CCIR plans to offer data analysis services to investigators.  The CCIR currently performs basic imaging analysis services and will continue to integrate more advanced methods in the future. 

Some of the Information Technology highlights found within CCIR include:

• Online research portal for navigating the investigative process
• Online Research Protocol Management System (RPMS) for proposing projects and defining research protocol logistics
• Secure online participant registration system enabling smooth and reliable participant information tracking
• Research customized Radiology Information System (RIS) for participant tracking and reporting including a secure online scheduling system available to investigators and coordinators
• Modality worklist integration with scanners, keeping participant information consistent during data collection
• Centralized Image Distributor with selective anonymization features, capable of automated data transfer to multiple locations including investigator defined locations
• Minable Data Repository providing an anonymized secondary backup of investigator data and making the controlled reuse of previously collected data possible
• Siemens PACS system for integrated post-processing and analysis with Advanced and Multimodality (Leonardo) Workplace.
• CCIR currently offers or is integrating data analysis services and tools such as:
• Basic 3-D reconstructions with volumetric measurements and tensor analysis
• Dynamic Contrast Enhancement (DCE) for various MR related studies
• Pipeline image analysis utilizing XNAT
• Analyze, MATLAB and VOXA software availability for general purpose analysis

Much of this technology is still under development and is currently being integrated into the CCIR. The IT tools and processed data within CCIR impact many research endeavors and will continue to unveil new scientific insights from bioimaging data.