Dharini

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About Dharini:

It is now the largest publicly accessible digital dataset of the human foetal brain and is freely available to researchers worldwide.
The dataset provides detailed insights into brain development from the second trimester of a foetus and researchers have identified over 500 brain regions, making it a complete atlas of the human brain.
It is created with less than one-tenth of the initial funds that powered the Allen Brain Atlas, and with a technology platform that was entirely custom made in India.
The dataset offers key applications, including advancements in fetal imaging technology for early diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders.
It also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers aiming to understand neuro developmental processes and conditions.
The project was supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and private entities.
Significance
- It could offer new insights into neonatal brain health and help improve early diagnosis and treatment.
- The dataset is available to all researchers and can help in the development of treatments for brain-related health conditions.