journal article·2026-04Open access

His‐MMDM: Multi‐Domain and Multi‐Omics Translation of Histopathological Images with Diffusion Models

Zhongxiao Li, Tianqi Su, Bin Zhang, Wenkai Han, Sibin Zhang, Guiyin Sun, Yuwei Cong, Xin Chen, Jiping Qi, Yujie Wang, Shiguang Zhao, Hongxue Meng, Peng Liang, Xin Gao

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 19

Abstract

ABSTRACT Generative AI (GenAI) has advanced computational pathology through various image translation models. These models synthesize histopathological images from existing ones, facilitating tasks such as color normalization and virtual staining. Current models, while effective, are mostly dedicated to specific source‐target domain pairs and lack scalability for multi‐domain translations. Here, we introduce His‐MMDM, a diffusion model‐based framework enabling multi‐domain and multi‐omics histopathological image translation. His‐MMDM is not only effective in performing existing tasks such as transforming cryosectioned images to FFPE ones and virtual immunohistochemical (IHC) staining but can also facilitate knowledge transfer between different tumor types and between primary and metastatic tumors. Additionally, it performs genomics‐ and/or transcriptomics‐guided editing of histopathological images, illustrating the impact of driver mutations and oncogenic pathway alterations on tissue histopathology and educating pathologists to recognize them. These versatile capabilities position His‐MMDM as a versatile tool in the GenAI toolkit for future pathologists.
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OpenAlex topics: AI in cancer detection · Cell Image Analysis Techniques · Generative Adversarial Networks and Image Synthesis

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Affiliations

Computer Science Program, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal Saudi Arabia

Center of Excellence on Smart Health King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal Saudi Arabia

Department of Life Science Dezhou University Dezhou China

Department of Neurosurgery Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital Harbin China

Department of Pathology The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University Harbin China

Department of Neurosurgery The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University Harbin China

Department of Pathology Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital Harbin China

Funding

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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