NCI will host a webinar on October 8 to share updates regarding the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI).

Under the auspices of the Cancer Moonshot (sm), NCI welcomes advocates, policy leaders, and the public to participate in a two-day, multisession workshop to explore the impact of personal control of genomic data sharing to research, clinical care, and participants well-being and engagement.

The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) focuses on the critical need to collect, analyze, and share data to address the burden of childhood cancer. This symposium is intended as a scientific planning session for the CCDI. NCI will convene approximately 250 scientific stakeholders and leaders from academia, government, industry, and advocacy in Washington, DC to gain a common understanding of the current issues and opportunities in childhood cancer research that can be addressed through enhanced data collection and maximum utilization.

This preview webinar will highlight goals for the upcoming Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) Scientific Planning Symposium and opportunities for advocates, scientists, caregivers, and cancer researchers to share ideas.