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manage the huge amount of additional, valuable data that may be produced by high resolution images. Many specialists argue that the image itself is the strongest proof available to researchers – “a picture is worth a thousand words”. However, it cannot be denied that there is additional, valuable information that can potentially be drawn out from these images using big data tools.
On top of dealing with the complexity of the data, security becomes a major issue - especially in strictly regulated clinical and pharmaceutical fields. Despite the increase in the speed of computers and the internet, there is a huge amount of computational infrastructure required to manage such large-scale information securely. Huge amounts of data must be generated, maintained, transferred and analysed on a regular basis, without any risk of loss or error. These challenges still need to be properly addressed, but once resolved, could help pave the way for a whole new era of data management.
Conclusion
Regardless of discipline, the last few years has seen life science researchers share similar experiences. All have been impacted by the limitation of access to funding, but have also benefited by developments in new technology. With specific interest around areas such as data analysis and increased image resolution, many laboratories are keen to have access to new innovations and reap the benefits these new technologies provide.
By staying aware of the trends and direction of the sector, researchers can anticipate changes and get ahead of the curve, making them ideally placed to receive tomorrows advances. The annual LifeSight report delivers this information straight to researchers, and is ideally placed to continue to do so in years to come. According to the 2014 reoprt, future research is expected to not only delve into new areas, but to also do so in a more insightful and novel way. Researchers can look forward to the creation of a sector which is not only international but more accessible.
To download the 2014 LifeSIght report, and to sign up to take part in 2015’s survey, please visit
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