In 1973, when computers were still in their infancy, Dr. Soskolne recognized their potential for enhancing research capacity and reducing administrative burdens. His integrated cardio-respiratory pathology information system (PATHAUT) continues to provide useful information, impacting the occupational health and compensation paid to underground miners.

http://www.colinsoskolne.com/documents/Soskolne_et_al-PATHAUT-SAMJ-1976.pdf

Colin was awarded the South African Council for Automation and Computation "Best Paper" prize at its 1975 Symposium on Computers and Automation in the Medical Sciences for his related work.