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Trusting the Data—A Look at Data Bias

Dr. Vivian Ota Wang shares her perspectives on data bias and outlines ideas for making data more equitable, fair, and useful to the greatest number of people, all of which would benefit cancer research.

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NCI’s National Cancer Plan and Data’s Critical Role

NCI’s recently released National Cancer Plan details eight strategic goals. Our NCI CBIIT leadership team offers insight into the new Plan, with particular emphasis on how data science and related technologies will support this work and serve as a catalyst for future cancer research at NCI.

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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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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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Breaking Down Barriers to Sharing Cancer Data—The NIH Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative

Discover how NIH is working to make generalist repositories (GRs) part of the data sharing ecosystem. The goal is to minimize data sharing barriers while still taking advantage of GR convenience and usability.

Deborah Guadalupe Duran, Ph.D.

Social Determinants of Health—At the Crossroads of Biology and Sociology

On November 3, Dr. Duran will present the next Data Science Seminar, “Social Determinants of Health.” This blog offers insight into Dr. Duran’s work and why this topic is important to her.

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Striking a Balance Between Open Data and Individual Privacy

Technological advancements, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, have made open data sharing more complex and put new pressure on existing laws that protect data privacy. This blog examines the privacy processes and policies that are helping address privacy concerns in today’s ever-changing “big data” landscape.

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