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Using Cancer Data Science to Advance Your Research

How can data science support your cancer research? Explore this helpful quick start guide to find out! We’ll show you an overview of how data science enhances cancer research and how you can get started applying it to your work.

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NCI Brings Cancer Data to Life

Did you ever wonder what goes into making data ready for analysis by researchers around the world? In this video blog, meet "Datum," a single speck of genomic data chronicling how NCI supports cancer research by bringing data to life.

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Visualizing Data Using Circular Heatmaps and Biplots—Pro-Tips From NCI Researchers

We’re continuing our blog series on data visualizations with a look at circular heatmaps and biplots. This blog features images and tips from Drs. Arashdeep Singh and Sridhar Hannehalli of NCI’s Center for Cancer Research.

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FireCloud: A Secure Platform For Data Analysis Powered by Terra

In this blog, we’re spotlighting how researchers can leverage FireCloud, one of NCI’s Cloud Resources, for accessing data, running analysis, and collaborating with others in the cancer research community.

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The 12 Blogs of CBIIT—Your Favorite Data Science Reads from 2022

Read the blogs that topped our charts in 2022 and see if your favorite made #1!

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Improving Access to NCI’s Individual-Level Genomics and Other Omics Data

Learn more about new streamlined access to broad-use data sets within the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP).

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Your Guide to NCI Data Science Resources for Breast Cancer Research

As NCI recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we highlight several data science resources to assist in your breast cancer research.

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Your Guide to the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

Do you know how the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy will impact your work? If you are seeking NCI funding, this blog is for you. We cover the key policy distinctions, implementation changes, and resources to help you navigate the process.

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Visualizing RNA-seq Data—Pro-Tips From an NCI Bioinformatics Engineer

Looking for ways to visualize your data? We asked data scientists to show us their favorite visualizations. Here, Dr. Alida Palmisano of NCI's Computational and Systems Biology Branch shares her ideas for visualizing complex single-cell RNA sequencing data.

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Your NCI Guide to Supporting Global Cancer Prevention Research Through Data Science

This year’s theme for World Cancer Research Day is “support research to prevent cancer and catch it early.” How can data science drive progress in international cancer research? Check out our NCI resources and learn what we have to support those global research efforts.

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