title: The Image and Data Archive at the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging.
abstract: The LONI Image and Data Archive (IDA)(1) is a repository for sharing and long-term preservation of neuroimaging and biomedical research data. Originally designed to archive strictly medical image files, the IDA has evolved over the last ten years and now encompasses the storage and dissemination of neuroimaging, clinical, biospecimen, and genetic data. In this article, we report upon the genesis of the IDA and how it currently securely manages data and protects data ownership.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
authors.forename: Karen L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
authors.forename: Scott C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Neu
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. Electronic address: toga@loni.usc.edu.
authors.forename: Arthur W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Toga
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D016494:Computer Security; D003625:Data Collection; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005823:Genetics; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D059906:Neuroimaging; D011786:Quality Control
keywords: Data repository; Data sharing; IDA