A patient-owned secure vault for medical imaging data
SPHINX is envisioned as a patient-centric platform built around a simple promise: retrieve, store, and share medical imaging data securely. The concept focuses on giving patients and healthcare teams a practical way to access imaging studies, move them across systems, and collaborate without losing control of privacy or interoperability.
Rather than functioning as a single viewer or archive alone, SPHINX connects imaging workflows across patients, physicians, specialists, and healthcare information systems.
Platform concept
The SPHINX concept diagram outlines a modular platform with components that support secure exchange, storage, and clinical use of imaging data:
S3 web archive (HTJP2K)
Long-term web-accessible storage for imaging data.
Imaging data retrieval
Pull studies from connected systems when needed.
Imaging data upload
Send imaging studies into the platform for storage and sharing.
DICOM connector
Bridge SPHINX with imaging systems and DICOM-based workflows.
Physician dashboard
A central workspace for clinicians to navigate and manage imaging information.
Web image viewer
Browser-based access to images without requiring a heavy local setup.
Image analysis
Support downstream review, interpretation, and computational workflows.
Data sharing
Enable practical exchange between patients, doctors, and institutions.
EMR connector
Link imaging workflows with electronic medical record systems.
Patient enrolment
Support onboarding and coordination of patient participation.
Secure ID
Protect identity management and trusted patient access across the platform.
Challenge status
The SPHINX challenge is currently in preparation. Detailed participation rules, eligibility criteria, timeline, and submission instructions will be announced in a future update.
What to expect
- A clearer public description of the SPHINX challenge goals and scope.
- Formal guidance on eligibility, review criteria, and submission format.
- Additional detail on the technical direction of the SPHINX platform.
- A complete announcement once the challenge is ready to open.