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Tumor Twistedness Serves as AI-Based Biomarker for Lung Cancer Immunotherapy

Using data from routine lung scans, NCI-supported researchers developed an AI-based tool to help predict how patients will respond to therapy.

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Winter 2022 Updates to Semantic Products of NCI Enterprise Vocabulary Services

The latest release from NCI’s Enterprise Vocabulary Services includes updates to SeroNet terminology, childhood neoplasm terminologies, as well as other standalone terminologies, ontologies, and mappings.

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Apply to Provide Statistical and Data Management Support to the NCI Cancer Screening Research Network

This new cancer screening research network will require a team that can lead data management, quality control, and reporting activities of its clinical trials and studies. To be that team, apply as soon as January 28 but no later than February 28, 2023!

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Childhood Cancer Data Initiative’s Molecular Targets Platform Gets Upgrade

Researchers seeking potential targets for treating childhood cancers now have an even better tool for the job. Check out the latest enhancements to the NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative’s (CCDI’s) Molecular Targets Platform.

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Learn About Bioinformatics and More in Summer Undergraduate Program; Apply by February 20, 2023

Interested in cancer research? Apply for the Division of Cancer Biology’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program! Students will learn about solving complex problems through interdisciplinary research, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling.

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Apply for Supplemental Funds to Support Data Sharing Ecosystem

Funding can be used to support data preparation for inclusion in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Data Ecosystem.

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DNA Fragmentome Data—A New Omics AI Technology for Detecting Cancer

NCI-funded researchers validated a genome-wide artificial intelligence technology that could help in early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma—the most common type of liver cancer.

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Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) Adds New Pediatric Malignancy Data

CCDI additions include molecular characterization data from childhood cancer patients of racial and ethnic diversity.

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Give Data-Related Input and More to NCI on Multidimensional Tumor Atlases

NCI is soliciting feedback on the utility and future promise of multidimensional tumor atlases for the Human Tumor Atlas Network, including high-priority data types and challenges/opportunities for computational modeling. Your responses are due January 7, 2023.

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APOLLO Study Focuses on Data Methods to Predict Lung Cancer Prognosis and Treatment

Data analysis of the DNA, RNA, protein, and phosphoprotein in lung adenocarcinoma cells connected molecular features of tumors with patient survivability. This study allowed researchers to better predict prognosis and treatment in lung cancer patients.

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