Moving beyond the desktop: Prospects for Practical Bioimage Analysis via the Web
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Applied Physics, Science for Life Laboratory, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- 2. Morgridge Institute for Research and Center for Quantitative Cell IMaging, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
- 3. Imaging Platform, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Description
The rapid advancements in biological imaging and the increasing complexity of image data call for a reevaluation of traditional bioimage analysis methods and how these methods are accessed. In our perspective, we argue that transitioning from desktop-based tools to web-based bioimage analysis offers immense opportunities for enhanced accessibility, improved collaboration, and streamlined workflows. We briefly describe the potential advantages, including lower computational requirements and overcoming challenges such as installation issues and limited reproducibility. Additionally, we discuss the current landscape of web-based tools, the challenges in implementation, and the importance of community involvement in driving this transition. By embracing web-based bioimage analysis, we believe the life sciences community can unlock new possibilities for accelerating biological research.