At the upcoming Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2025 conference from May 4-8, in Salt Lake City, Zeiss will introduce the Zeiss Research Data Platform (Zeiss RDP), a cloud-based, AI-driven solution designed to transform ophthalmic research workflows. By enabling seamless integration of clinical and research data, Zeiss RDP empowers clinicians and scientists to accelerate discoveries through smarter, more efficient research, the company said in a press release. 

According to the company, Zeiss RDP will help to: 

• Accelerate research breakthroughs—Using AI-powered tools, clinicians and researchers can swiftly convert their research hypotheses into quantifiable biomarkers. The platform allows users to train their own algorithms and let AI handle complex, time-consuming data analysis.
• Unify research data—Clinicians and researchers can aggregate diverse datasets and formats from multiple sources, facilitating insightful analysis from both medical and surgical imaging data, in addition to other data sources. The platform can consolidate datasets from collaborators while allowing the clinician or research team to retain full control over their data and algorithm with secure user-based access.
• Streamline the research workflow—The platform helps clinicians and researchers eliminate silos by integrating research and clinical workflows. Users can automate their data collection from Zeiss FORUM, for example, to reduce manual transfers and errors, increasing overall workflow efficiency.

Following a successful pilot phase, the company said it plans to launch the Zeiss RDP in select countries throughout 2025.

In addition, the company also announced that Zeiss Medical Technology and Boehringer Ingelheim continue to advance their research collaboration to champion data-driven artificial intelligence (AI) in the pursuit of earlier detection and prediction capabilities to preserve vision through new treatment pathways and more personalized and precise care for patients with chronic retinal diseases.

Zeiss said it brings to this collaboration the broad capabilities of its Zeiss Medical Ecosystem—connecting devices and data to enable the development of next-generation analytics, AI technologies, and the potential for new areas of research. Boehringer Ingelheim brings to the collaboration its leading expertise in the discovery and development of breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of people living with underserved medical conditions, Zeiss said in the press release.

The collaboration between Zeiss and Boehringer Ingelheim will be highlighted during Experts Talks on Wednesday, May 7, at the Zeiss booth #1729 and the Boehringer Ingelheim booth #1629:

• "The Practice of 2030: How Will AI Support You?" presented by Pearse Keane, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology & consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
• "How to Tackle Unmet Needs and Treat Diseases Early in the Future?" presented by Sobha Sivaprasad, Professor of Retinal Clinical Research at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology & consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Zeiss will showcase its latest technology innovations and a series of poster sessions at the ARVO conference from May 4-8, 2025, in Salt Lake City, at booth #1729.