Diagnostic Imaging Sciences Center

Transfer Philips 3T scanner data from DISC XNAT server to Analyst Desktop

General Overview:

The scanner data has been stored in a file repository called DISC-XNAT if project choose this option. These instructions explain how you can download data from DISC-XNAT to the computer you use for data analysis. For detail and more advanced usage about xnat, please refer to XNAT User's Guide.

Please note the following:

All study DICOM files have option to transfer MR data from the 3T scanner to DISC-XNAT.
DISC-XNAT has a web interface that you can access at: https://xnatpro.ibic.washington.edu/ If you don't already have login credentials for DISC-XNAT, browse to this site and use the register link to establish them.
When you login you will be able to view data in those project(s) that have listed you as member. If you are not currently listed as a member of the project team contact the Principle Investigator. (Principle Investigators: If needed ask for help from the DISCSupport.)

How do I get the raw data from DISC-XNAT to my desktop?

Use your browser and login to the DISC-XNAT site.
https://xnatpro.ibic.washington.edu/
once you login, you will be able to view projects that have listed you as member.
Navigate through projects and subjects to the desired MR session.
Under session level:
hove over on "Download" from Action menu will display submenu --> Download Images
in Select image Data, using the checkboxes on left side of the “scan formats” most common type is DICOM – select an appropriate scan type (or all) – choose download method, then click the “Submit” button
Initiate the Download and select a folder to receive the image files
When the transfer has completed, unpack the compressed files.

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What to do if the procedure(s) described in this document do not work

Do you have the current version of this document?
If you are reading this on the web -- you have the current version -- If you have a hardcopy then it might have been superceded by something that is more current. Please use the most current version of this document
How do I contact you?
Please contact DISCSupport. Please be specific about the problem you are having.
- Which part of the procedure is not working?
- What exactly is not working?
- What are the error Messages you are seeing?
- What step can we execute to reproduce this problem?

Note that data will be stored on XNAT for 7 years since the date of the last MRI scan.