Virtual Microscope Interface for Histological Images
Author Information
Author(s): Feit Josef, Matyska Luděk, Ulman Vladimír, Hejtmánek Lukáš, Jedličková Hana, Ježová Marta, Moulis Mojmír, Feitová Věra
Primary Institution: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Conclusion
The virtual microscope interface allows for high-resolution access to histological images without the need for additional software installation.
Supporting Evidence
- The atlases contain over 4840 clinical, macroscopic, and histologic images.
- The virtual microscope interface allows users to manipulate images without additional software.
- The combined size of all atlases is over 110 GB of data.
Takeaway
This study shows how a virtual microscope can help students learn by letting them zoom in and focus on important parts of images without using traditional microscopes.
Methodology
The study utilized a Leica DMLA microscope and custom software to create high-resolution histological images that are accessible through a virtual microscope interface.
Participant Demographics
Users registered for the virtual microscope interface, totaling about 1450 in January 2008.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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