The Human Organ Atlas

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Authors: Claire Walsh, Joseph Brunet, David Stansby, Guillaume Gaisné, Yang Zhou, M. Ackermann, Alexandre Bellier, Camille Berruyer, Axel Bocciarelli, Marjolaine Bodin, B. de Bakker, Hector Dejea
+11 more Anna Maria, Klaus Engel, Andy Götz, Joseph Jacob, Daniel Jonigk, Joanna Purzycka, Theresa Urban, Stijn E. Verleden, Ruikang Xue, Paul Tafforeau, Peter D. Lee
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Abstract

We present the Human Organ Atlas (HOA), an open data repository making accessible multiscale three-dimensional imaging of human organs. The repository also provides software tools and training resources enabling worldwide access, sharing, and analysis of these datasets, facilitating further research and the continued expansion of the HOA. The images are generated using a synchrotron imaging technique, hierarchical phase-contrast tomography (HiP-CT), that uses the ESRF's Extremely Brilliant Source, spanning whole-organ imaging at ~20 micrometers/voxel with local volumes of interest within intact organs imaged down to ~1 micrometer/voxel. This offers a comprehensive exploration of human anatomy, providing unparalleled insights into intricate structures and spatial relationships. The HOA offers researchers, clinicians, and educators a valuable resource for anatomical study, image analysis, medical education, and large-scale data mining.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced X-ray Imaging Techniques Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging Anatomy and Medical Technology

Publication details

Journal / source
Science Advances
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Volume
12
Issue
11
Pages
eadz2240–eadz2240
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN