Aaron Odom MS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

The implementation of cloud based technology in radiation oncology permits patient access to remote specialists and experts, and facilitates multi-disciplinary team approach to diagnosis and treatment.

The application of cloud based technology to diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology offers huge potential for expansion of multi-disciplinary cancer diagnosis and treatment. Even with the widespread use of DICOM protocols, traditional picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) require the transport of physical data storage media, or time-consuming collaborative configurations between institutions. Cloud based technology allows fast, individual-to-individual level collaboration across the globe.

Quentry (Brainlab AG , Munich, Germany) is a cloud-based collaboration platform that enables medical professionals to share and organize patient imaging studies and supporting documentation in order to help bridge the gap between expert knowledge and timely access to patient data. Radiating Hope is a multinational non-profit focused on improving cancer outcomes in underserved areas of the developing world by providing modern equipment, expert knowledge and operational support to radiation clinics in Africa. Quentry allows upload, storage, viewing and communication between users via a simple web interface. Collaboration requires only an internet connection and the creation of login credentials.

Radiating Hope partnered with Quentry to improve knowledge transfer between clinical experts and local practitioners with the goal of ultimately improving clinical confidence concerning patient imaging, planning and treatment. Quentry provides the technical infrastructure for sharing imaging studies, reports, and treatment protocols between participants. Quentry is being used by experts in the Americas to mentor and collaborate with local clinic staff in Africa on patient imaging and radiation oncology treatment plans.

Odom, A, A Cloud Based Solution for the Digital Imaging World: International Collaboration in Radiation Oncology.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14045656.html