National Kidney and Transplant Institute(NKTI)

Dear FOI Receiving Officer, I hope this request finds you well. I am Thristan Caalim, a student at Our lady of Fatima University (OLFU), currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Along with my research team, we are conducting a thesis titled "A Web-Based AI Platform for Early Detection and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning". In line with our study, we are requesting access to MRI and CT scan data and related data of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients from the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). These datasets are crucial for training our AI model to improve early detection and management of CKD through advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques. We understand the sensitivity and confidentiality of medical data. We are fully committed to complying with all ethical and legal requirements, including patient anonymity and data protection policies, as mandated by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and other relevant regulations.. If necessary, we are willing to sign a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) or any other document required to ensure proper handling of the data. Should our request require further clarification or additional documentation, we would be more than willing to comply. We greatly appreciate your time and assistance in providing us with this valuable data, which will contribute to advancements in CKD research and healthcare technology. Thank you.