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Explore New Resources and Data Sets from the CCDI Data Catalog

The latest update to the Childhood Cancer Data Catalog includes new and updated data, improved accessibility, as well as enhanced site search tools.

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Observational Study Shows Value in Using AI to Plan Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer

Learn how NCI CT (Computed Tomography) imaging data sets enable the use of artificial intelligence in planning treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.

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NCI Multi-omic Data Helps Identify Resistance to Chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancer

Discover how researchers are using NIH/NCI genomics and proteomics data to gain insight into chemotherapy resistance in triple negative breast cancer.

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NCI-Supported Study Uses Deep Learning for Cancer Prognosis

An NCI training grant and resources such as the NCI Cancer Research Data Commons’ Genomic Data Commons, in part, made it possible for this study to use multimodal deep learning. This model allowed researchers to examine pathology whole slide images and molecular profile data from 14 cancer types to enable more accurate patient outcome predictions.

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New Data Now Available for Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia, A Rare Form of Blood Cancer

An extensive data collection on Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia is now available. The data were made available thanks to funding from the Cancer Childhood Data Initiative, offering researchers greater insight into the genetic, epigenetic, and biochemical basis of this Ras-driven leukemia.

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Help Us Help You: Take Survey on Your Cancer Data Sci Information Needs

We want to learn more about the resource and information you need to work in cancer data science.

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AI-Driven Software Based Off NIH Algorithm Receives FDA Clearance in Detection and Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) software first developed by code writers’ physicians at NIH has received FDA clearance for the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer. The tool, called ProstatID, combines AI with traditional MRI scanning.

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NCI’s Imaging Data Commons Releases New Type of Image Data

NCI’s Imaging Data Commons has released several notable updates, including the release of three collections by the Human Tumor Atlas Network, which comprise a new multichannel fluorescence imaging data set.

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NIH Issues RFI for Common Fund Programs: Responses Due September 30

NIH has announced a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas for potential NIH Common Fund programs. Common Fund program categories include Transformational Science and Discovery, Catalytic Data Resources, and Re-engineering the Research Enterprise.

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CBIIT’s Dr. Jay Ronquillo Becomes One of First to Earn AMIA’s Certified Health Informatics Professional Credential

NIH Data and Technology Advancement Scholar Dr. Jay Ronquillo was among the inaugural class earning the AMIA Health Informatics certification. Learn about the benefits of possessing this certification within the fields of health informatics and data science.

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