Capstone Project Name/Idea: Insta-Labs – Decentralized Patient Data for Pathology Labs
Brief Project Description:
Insta-Labs is a blockchain-powered platform that empowers small and medium-sized pathology labs to securely store patient data on-chain. By leveraging decentralized technology, Insta-Labs provides patients with full ownership of their health records, enabling them to access and share their data anytime, anywhere. Labs can use a streamlined tech solution to upload, manage, and share reports while maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations.
Reason for Choosing this Project:
India has a dense network of small pathology labs, many of which lack advanced tech solutions for data management. This results in inefficiencies, security risks, and inconvenience for patients. I believe blockchain has the potential to transform healthcare by making data more accessible, secure, and patient-centric. Insta-Labs addresses these challenges while aligning with the principles of decentralized science (DeSci). I'm passionate about combining healthcare and technology to create a meaningful impact.
Target Audience:
- Pathology Labs: Small and medium-sized labs seeking a cost-effective and secure solution for storing and managing patient reports.
- Patients: Individuals who want easy access to their health records and the ability to share them securely with doctors and other healthcare providers.
Value Proposition:
- For Pathology Labs:
- Secure and efficient report management.
- Improved patient retention through enhanced service delivery.
- Cost-effective tech adoption compared to custom-built solutions.
- For Patients:
- Ownership and control over their health data.
- Access to reports from anywhere, at any time.
- Secure sharing of data with healthcare providers.
Marketing and Distribution:
- Pilot Program: Launch in a small city with high pathology lab density to validate the solution and gather feedback.
- Outreach to Labs: Conduct targeted outreach to small and medium-sized pathology labs through in-person visits, webinars, and demos.
- Patient Awareness Campaigns: Use local advertising, social media, and partnerships with healthcare providers to inform patients about the platform.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with diagnostic chains, health-tech companies, and regional health organizations for scaling.
Competitive Landscape:
While there are existing solutions for managing patient data, Insta-Labs differentiates itself through:
- Blockchain Integration: Ensuring security, transparency, and immutability of health records.
- Focus on Small Labs: Catering to labs that lack the resources for custom solutions.
- Patient Ownership: Empowering patients with control over their data, setting it apart from centralized systems.
Tech Stack:
- Blockchain Platform: Solana
- Smart Contract Language: Rust
- Database: IPFS or Arweave
- Front-End Framework: Next.js
- Database: Decentralized storage systems like IPFS or Arweave.
Smart Contract Development:
- Smart contracts will be developed using Rust to manage data access and permissions securely.
- Focus on patient consent and data privacy, ensuring compliance with India's Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB).
Testing and Security:
- Unit testing and integration testing for all features.
- Security audits of smart contracts to protect sensitive health data.
- Formal verification tools to ensure reliability and correctness of smart contracts.
Project Timeline: 1 month for MVP
Commitment: We are totally committed to bring this project to reality and we will do everything we can to make it a success.
Initials: HP and PS