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New Insight on Cancer Development and Treatment Resistance from HTAN Publications

Read this recently released collection of 13 studies to learn more about NCI’s Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN). You’ll gain insights into tumor development, progression, and treatment responses through advanced research methodologies and 3D tumor atlases.

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United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI+) Seeks Feedback on Adverse Event Data Elements

If you’re working with adverse event cancer and immune-related data, USCDI+ program staff need to hear from you! See how you can give your feedback on the new USCDI+Cancer draft data set.

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NCI’s Clinical and Translational Data Commons Has Launched!

Explore the NCI Cancer Research Data Commons’s latest portal to find clinical and translational data from NCI-funded studies!

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Algorithm Helps Address Bias in Machine Learning

Are you developing machine learning and looking for ways to make your model generalizable to a diverse population? A recent study describes an algorithm that centers on transforming your data rather than tweaking your model.

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Tool Unlocks Data’s Potential to Learn More About Cell Neighborhoods

See how a new NCI-funded tool is helping scientists learn more about spatial gene expression, enabling them to use these data to better understand how cells relate—with their neighbors and within the tumor environment.

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Evaluating Diversity in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model for Breast Cancer

Can you develop an algorithm that applies to every patient, in every situation? A recent study shows the importance of adding diversity to your data when developing AI models.

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Apply for Project Funding to Enhance NIH Common Fund Data Sets

The NIH Common Fund wants to enhance the value and use of its programs’ data sets. One of these programs—the Gabriella Miller Kids First Program—is designed to make discoveries in childhood cancers and birth defects. If you have a project that needs funding and could help enhance such data sets, apply by June 27, 2024.

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The Cancer Imaging Archive Updates Data Set Collections

Explore updated data on brain, breast, and prostate cancers.

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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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