DESIRE: Data Science Research Infrastructure In Radiotherapy
Novo Nordisk Foundation
University of Aarhus
Radiotherapy is relevant for 50% of all cancer patients. The wealth of information that is available in the medical images in radiotherapy has until now only been sparsely used and not been quantified in a way useable for data science. The Data Science Infrastructure in Radiotherapy (DESIRE) project will enable overview and collection of all images, dose plans and other relevant information from all Danish radiotherapy departments. This will provide a unique platform for data science in radiation oncology, at a level unsurpassed internationally due to the highly standardized and homogeneous guidelines for protocols and treatment in Denmark. Danish data scientists will be able to use complete and curated data for data mining, deep learning and AI-based automation, including segmentation, dose planning, quality assurance and model-based prediction of outcome. Cancer treatment will be improved and DESIRE will stand as the foundation of internationally recognized data science research.
Research Infrastructure / Infrastructure / Award