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Submit Your Cancer Research Proposal to NIH’s New Multimodal AI Funding Opportunity

Apply for this research opportunity to use multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) and tackle biomedical challenges in cancer research or other health conditions.

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NCI Funding Opportunities for Measuring the Validity of Currently Existing Digital Health and AI/ML Technologies

NIH Institutes and Centers (including NCI) are interested in the validity, reliability, and utility of digital health tools and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies. You can apply for NCI funding to support the validation of these technologies for cancer 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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Advance Your Skills in AI and GitHub Through These ITCR Training Network Courses

Looking to become more familiar with artificial intelligence and GitHub for your data science needs? Check out these two courses from the Informatics Technology for Cancer Research Training Network.

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Give Your Input on the Updated NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science

What do you think of the updated Strategic Plan for Data Science from NIH? Respond to this Request for Information by March 15!

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Up to $50k in Prizes for AI-Readiness Challenge on NCI Data

Participate in the upcoming challenge to assess NCI Cancer Research Data Commons' compatibility with AI/ML technologies.

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Automated AI Model Aids in Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer

Do you specialize in pancreatic cancer? See how researchers are using artificial intelligence to find undetectable cancers on scans of seemingly normal pancreases, long before clinical symptoms are visible.

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Model Uses Blood Proteins to Predict Lung Cancer Risk

A new algorithm is showing promising results in predicting lung cancer. See how proteins in your blood may someday help determine your risk for lung cancer.

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New Regulations Aim to Make AI Models More Useful, Less Biased

Are you working on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for cancer care? Check out these guidelines from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information, which should help make AI in clinical care more transparent.

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NCI Podcast Comments on the Future of AI and Cancer Research

CBIIT Director Dr. Tony Kerlavage and NCI Chief Information Officer Mr. Jeff Shilling discuss the need for standardized data; the importance of addressing biases in artificial intelligence (AI) models; recruitment; and the necessity for continuous learning when it comes to AI.

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