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However, applications of deep learning in this area have been limited by the complexities of configuration of the computational environment and of hyperparameter optimization, which hinder deployment and reduce reproducibility.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Here, we propose HEAL, a deep learning-based automated framework for easy, flexible and multi-faceted histopathological image analysis. We demonstrate its utility and functionality by performing two case studies on lung cancer and one on colon cancer. 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