About OPTIDERM repository

The publicly accessible spectral imaging (SI) database serves as a critical resource for advancing the identification and differentiation of skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) microbes in both laboratory and clinical settings. This repository is designed to store, manage, and share spectral images obtained from microbial cultures and in-vivo imaging of SSTI cases.

By centralizing a diverse collection of reflectance, fluorescence, Raman, and OCT images, the repository facilitates the development and validation of standardized image processing pipelines (IPPLs). Researchers and medical professionals can use this data to refine algorithms, improve diagnostic accuracy, and accelerate the translation of optical imaging devices (OIDs) into clinical workflows and full laboratory automation (FLA).

This image repository is an essential component of the project, supporting the long-term goal of real-time, non-invasive SSTI diagnostics and ensuring widespread access to spectral imaging data for the broader scientific and medical communities.

Key benefits of our repository:

• Data accessibility – A structured environment for storing and retrieving spectral images for research and clinical evaluation.
• Algorithm development – A foundation for training and testing automated image analysis techniques, ensuring optimal sensitivity and specificity in microbe identification.
• Standardization & collaboration – A resource that fosters collaboration among microbiologists, dermatologists, and imaging specialists by providing standardized datasets for further research and development.