SSBD:repository

Share your data on SSBD:repository

SSBD:repository shares a wide range of bioimaging data, including microscopy images, quantitative data derived from image analysis, and related analytical datasets. SSBD:repository also covers a wide range of biological phenomena, ranging from single molecules to cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms.

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) can be assigned to each project.

Datasets are published under Creative Commons licenses (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA), according to the preference of the data contributors.

There is no limit on the total data size that can be published in SSBD:repository. The repository is free to use and is supported by public funding.

  1. Submit your essential metadata

    2. If you would like to register your dataset, please visit the submission page
    https://ssbd.riken.jp/submitter/project/submit
    and fill in the metadata.

    If you experience any issues with the submission page, or if your dataset has more than five contributors, please complete the minimal_metadata_template_en.xlsx and send it to us at ssbd-repos@ml.riken.jp.

    For detailed instructions and common questions about submission, please refer to the FAQ (PDF).

  2. Transfer data and metadata

    3. Transfer your data to us

    1. Option 1: Using RIKEN Box

      2. RIKEN has a contract with Box.com to provide online storage for data transfer. You can use it for free. We will send you an invitation e-mail to RIKEN Box and a URL for upload.

      When using RIKEN Box for data transfer, there is no limit on the total amount of data. However, the maximum size per file is 16 GB due to Box system limitations. If you have any file larger than 16 GB, please choose another method.

    2. Option 2: Using your own online storage

      3. Please let us know the URL to download your data.

    3. Option 3: Using our original upload site (WebDAV)

      4. We also provide online storage for SSBD:repository and SSBD:database using WebDAV. In this case, you will need to install a tool such as Cyberduck or WinSCP for uploading.

    4. Option 4: Using a USB HDD or SSD

      5. Please save your data on a USB HDD or SSD and send it to the following address. We will send it back after data registration.

      SSBD:repository,
      Laboratory for Developmental Dynamics,
      RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research,
      2-2-3 Minatojima-minamicho,
      Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
      +81-78-305-3445

    5. Other methods

      6. If you have any other request, let us know.

  3. Check your dataset page

  4. Cite the issued DOI in your paper

    5. Please use the DOI instead of a standard URL as the permanent link to your dataset.