Imaging Sciences

Pathology Support Group


Ronald A. Herbert
Ronald A. Herbert, D.V.M., Ph.D., F.I.A.T.P. Senior Scientist; Head, Pathology Support Group, Comparative & Molecular Pathogenesis Branch Tel 984-287-3841 herbert@niehs.nih.gov

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The Image Sciences Group consists of the Digital Imaging (DI) and Artificial Intelligence Core Laboratories. The Digital Imaging Core assists researchers at NIEHS with the acquisition of high quality images from digitalization of histology tissue sections mounted on glass slides. This support includes capture, modification and adjustment of high-resolution, whole slide digital (electronic) images using state-of-the-art brightfield and fluorescence microscopic whole slide image (WSI) slide scanners, computers and software, digital cameras, and digital and ink jet color printers. These images are used for publications, presentations and to obtain qualitative and quantitative data using image analysis technologies such Artificial Intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence Core develops and uses digital images in conjunction with computer generated algorithms to assist scientists in extracting and translating visual characteristics/features into quantifiable measurements.

These posters depict some of the scientific imaging issues that the Image Sciences Group can assist researchers with.

Imaging Sciences Support Staff


Ashley R. Paragone
Ashley R. Paragone Biologist Tel 984-287-4627 ashley.paragone@nih.gov

David L. Cunefare Jr
David L. Cunefare Jr Contractor Tel 252-682-4839 david.cunefare@nih.gov

Charan K. Ganta
Charan K. Ganta, B.V.Sc., Ph.D., D.A.C.V.P. Contractor - IHC Pathologist Tel 984-287-3833 charan.ganta@nih.gov

Priyanka Thakur
Priyanka Thakur, Ph.D., B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc. Contractor - Pathologist Tel 706-288-7456 priyanka.thakur@nih.gov

Capabilities

  • Consultation
  • Digital Imaging
    • Whole Slide Scanning
    • Image Processing
  • Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
    • Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis
    • Deep/Machine Learning
    • Create CNN Algorithms
  • Report Preparation