ABrIL - Advanced Brain Imaging Lab : a cloud based computation environment for cooperative neuroimaging projects.

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Computational Biology

Background:

• Neuroimaging research demands significant computational resources and expertise.
• Individual labs often face challenges in setting up and managing complex neuroimaging infrastructure.
• Replicated setup processes hinder collaboration and slow down research progress.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel cloud service model, Brain Imaging Application as a Service (BiAaaS).
• To present an implementation of BiAaaS, the Advanced Brain Imaging Lab (ABrIL) system.
• To demonstrate a solution for efficient and collaborative neuroimaging data analysis.

Main Methods:

• Development of a cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure.
• Integration of neuroimaging computational services into a user-friendly graphical interface.
• Deployment of the Advanced Brain Imaging Lab (ABrIL) system for multi-institution projects.

Main Results:

• Successful application in several multi-institution neuroscience projects.
• Contribution to a high-impact publication in the Neuroimage journal.
• Demonstrated feasibility with relatively low costs.

Conclusions:

• The BiAaaS model, exemplified by ABrIL, effectively supports collaborative neuroimaging.
• This approach accelerates research outcomes and their translation to clinical practice.
• ABrIL provides a scalable and accessible platform for advanced neuroscience research.