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Industry-Academia Network for Fertility Research
Data Challenge #4
Overview
The following data, of over 200 movies of sperm swimming taken using light microscopy, was provided by Gerardo Mendizabal-Ruiz of Conceivable Life Sciences.
Data
The 900MB data set can be downloaded here:
Suggestions
Here are some ideas for Hackathon projects:
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Sperm Motility Classification:
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Develop a machine learning model to classify sperm motility patterns based on the videos.
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Train the model to distinguish between categories such as progressive motility, non-progressive motility, and immobility.
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Evaluate the model's performance and provide insights into the characteristics of healthy and abnormal sperm movement.
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Motility Parameter Extraction:
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Create an algorithm to extract quantitative motility parameters from the videos, such as velocity, straight-line distance, and curvilinear distance.
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Analyse how these parameters vary among different sperm samples and identify potential correlations with fertility.
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Deep Learning for Abnormality Detection:
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Train a deep learning model to detect abnormalities or irregularities in sperm movement.
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This could include identifying tail abnormalities, irregular trajectories, or other atypical behaviours that might impact fertility.
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Temporal Analysis of Sperm Behaviour:
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Perform a temporal analysis of sperm movement patterns over the duration of the videos.
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Identify any trends, periodicities, or changes in motility over time that could be associated with specific stages of sperm life.
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Real-time Motility Monitoring:
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Develop a real-time monitoring system for sperm motility.
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Utilize the trained model to analyse live video streams, providing immediate feedback on sperm quality and motility.
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