About NCIR
The National Cancer Imaging Repository (NCIR) is a curated collection of medical imaging datasets, created to accelerate cancer research, foster reproducible science, and support AI development in medical imaging. We partner with hospitals, research institutions, and clinicians to ensure high-quality, well-documented data.
Our Mission
We believe open data — paired with strong governance and privacy safeguards — drives innovation. NCIR enables researchers and developers to build, validate, and benchmark algorithms that can improve cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Curated datasets: Expert-annotated imaging collections with rich metadata.
- Governance: Clear usage policies and data access controls.
- Community: Training, documentation, and reproducibility resources.
Meet the Team
Oversees dataset curation and metadata standards.
Provides clinical oversight and partnerships.
Responsible for platform architecture and integrations.
History & Milestones
- 2018Project conceptionInitial planning and stakeholder consultations.
- 2020Pilot dataset releaseFirst public dataset made available for research.
- 2023Partnership expansionNew hospital partners and improved metadata standards.
How to Partner & Cite
Institutions interested in contributing datasets or collaborating on research should follow our contributor guidelines and reach out via the official contact email.
Cite NCIR datasets
NCR-001. Breast Cancer Mammography Collection. NCIR. University Hospital. (2024). DOI: 10.xxxxStay updated
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