Trusted Research Environment
EYE-CAN-AID
The Eye Cancer AI Database, a secure environment giving approved researchers access to comprehensive ocular oncology data, with patient privacy at its core.
EYE-CAN-AID (Eye Cancer Artificial Intelligence Database) is a secure Trusted Research Environment (TRE) developed by the group. It gives approved researchers around the world access to comprehensive ocular oncology data, while that data never leaves the safe setting, protected by strict anonymisation and GDPR compliance.
The environment brings together multiple data types drawn from the group’s long-running Ocular Oncology Biobank: histology whole-slide images, clinical imaging (fundoscopy and OCT), clinical records and genetic results, enabling data science and artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and treatment.
What researchers can access
Approved researchers get secure remote access from anywhere, with virtual desktops, GPU acceleration and a full analysis toolkit (Python, R, QuPath, ImageJ/FIJI, PyTorch and TensorFlow), backed by 24/7 monitoring.
Security & compliance
Patient privacy is central. The platform is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified, Cyber Essentials Plus accredited, and compliant with the NHS Data Security & Protection Toolkit, with full anonymisation and GDPR compliance throughout.
Partners
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Interested in working with the data?
We welcome applications from researchers who would like to work within EYE-CAN-AID. Get in touch and we’ll share the application process and supporting documentation.