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Input Needed for Pediatric Data Standards

NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative seeks your feedback for the Pediatric Cancer Core Common Data Elements, a newly created resource which facilitates data integration and analysis.

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Comment on NIH’s Draft Public Access Policy by August 19

NIH is soliciting comments on a new draft of the Public Access Policy which will remove the 12-month embargo period for NIH-funded manuscripts and data.

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Childhood Cancer Data Initiative Invites Research Proposals for Molecular Characterization

NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) invites proposals from laboratories with the capability to perform multi-omics research-grade molecular characterization for submission to the CCDI Data Ecosystem. Apply by June 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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Newly Upgraded Index of Studies Helps Catalog NCI Research Programs

Are you curious about NCI’s current research? Use NCI’s newly updated Index of Studies to learn about the projects underway, including focus areas and cancer types.

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Childhood Cancer Clinical Data Commons: A New Web Application for Your Data Needs

Find harmonized demographic and clinical data in this new data commons from NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative!

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Childhood Cancer Data Initiative—Recent Activities and Next Steps

Learn about the latest programs in NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative. A newly published summary offers an update on what’s underway and a forecast for future research.

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NCI Data Science at the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting

Are you planning to attend this year’s American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting? Make sure to add these NCI-affiliated data science activities to your schedule!

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Provide Feedback on NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan Pilot Templates

Do you conduct NIH-funded research? Try out these data management and sharing (DMS) plan pilot templates, give your input, and help shape the future of NIH DMS Plan design!

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Congratulations to Selected NCI Staff for Receiving Inaugural HHS Data Excellence Awards

HHS recently recognized select personnel and teams who are leveraging data to advance the department’s mission. Read how CBIIT’s very own Director of the Office of Data Sharing, Dr. Jaime Guidry Auvil, received recognition for Distinguished Achievement in Federal Data and Policy!

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Eight Research Projects Receive Funding from NCI’s Childhood Cancer Data Initiative

The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) awarded administrative supplements to eight NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, enabling research that leverages the CCDI Data Ecosystem to address scientific questions and create analytical tools for advancing childhood cancer research.

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