Big images, big data challenges

31 May 2021

"Advanced microscopes underpin a huge range of critical research, from the ultra-light and strong materials of the future to life-saving treatments for cancer. However, as these instruments have evolved, so have the quantities of data they produce. This leads us to the question: how can this data be stored and managed so that it’s findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) for further research?

A new project supported by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), Australian Characterisation Commons at Scale (ACCS), aims to resolve the big-data challenges faced by microscopy facilities around the country by providing tools, best practice guides, specialised training and knowledge sharing. The project is a partnership between 20 Australian institutions*, including universities, research institutions, and national research infrastructure facilities."

Read the full article on the ARDC website.