Title :
The Renal Physiome Project
Author :
Thomas, S. Randall ; Tahi, Fariza ; Harris, Peter ; Lonie, Andrew
Author_Institution :
University of Evry-Val d´´Essonne, Evry
Abstract :
We discuss current progress towards two complementary web resources being developed for the Renal Physiome: (1) a database (QKDB) for quantitative and anatomical data at all levels of kidney organization, including molecular-level information on membrane channels and transporters, structural and functional parameter values at the epithelial level, measured flows and concentrations along vessels and nephron segments, anatomical data (including imaging studies) at all scales, etc.; and (2) an interactive interface to mathematical models of kidney structure and function, built around a zoomable 3D virtual unilobed kidney. These resources will facilitate interaction among renal modelers, experimental laboratories, and clinical researchers
Keywords :
Internet; biomedical imaging; biomembrane transport; interactive devices; kidney; medical information systems; molecular biophysics; physiological models; QKDB; Renal Physiome Project; anatomical data; complementary Web resources; epithelial level; imaging studies; interactive interface; kidney function; kidney organization; kidney structure; membrane channels; molecular-level information; nephron segments; parameter values; quantitative kidney database; structural values; transporters; vessels; zoomable 3D virtual unilobed kidney; Animals; Australia Council; Biomedical measurements; Biomembranes; Image databases; Image segmentation; Mathematical model; Optical imaging; Physiology; Ultrasonic imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Imaging: Nano to Macro, 2006. 3rd IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9576-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISBI.2006.1625044
