Getting Started as an Investigator
Use this guide when you are responsible for uploading study data, completing any required site forms, and submitting the visit.
If you prefer a printable handbook, use User Guides to download the latest Investigator PDF guide.
What You’ll Do in SliceVault
Once logged in, you will work mainly from the repository and the Visit Dashboard for your site.
Prepare and Upload Images
Begin by creating a new patient or adding more images to an existing patient, then assign the files to the correct visit and upload them.
Before upload: SliceVault de-identifies standard images locally in your browser. If burned-in annotations are detected, you will be asked to review and mask them before upload can continue.
Complete the Data Transfer Form
Some studies require a Data Transfer Form (DTF) before the visit can be submitted. Other studies do not use a DTF. This depends on the study protocol.
Complete Submission
After the upload is complete, open the Visit Dashboard, review the visit contents, and submit the visit to QC when everything is ready.
Most Investigators start with Upload Images, then move to Open the Visit Dashboard and Complete Submission.
For shared mechanics such as upload behavior, forms, viewer tools, and queries, see Shared Workflows and Tools.
Common Support Topics
Add-on Features
Investigators may have access to certain add-on features to support protocol-specific data handling.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Image Masking | Allows manual review and masking of burned-in annotations containing Personal Health Information (PHI). This is useful when automatic de-identification is insufficient for meeting study requirements. |
| DICOM Tag Editor | Enables viewing and editing of metadata in DICOM files. This tool helps ensure that identifying fields comply with the protocol’s de-identification standards. |