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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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Fall 2022 Updates to Semantic Products of NCI Enterprise Vocabulary Services

The latest updates for NCI Enterprise Vocabulary Services include terminology sets for NCI’s Genomic Data Commons, CDISC’s Digital Data Flow project, and a new edition of the NCI Metathesaurus.

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NCI SBIR Helps Tech Company Take Next Steps in Precision Medicine Platform via Digital Twins

With help from NCI’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, researchers are refining a biophysical simulation technology using computational models for personalized cancer care.

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Submit Your Data Science Ideas for the 2023 Cancer Grand Challenges

Share your thoughts on how data science can impact cancer’s toughest challenges, and your idea could transform into a team-operated, funded project for resolving that challenge! The deadline is November 28, 2022.

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Gain Data Science Research Experience through NCI’s iCURE Mentorship Program

Learn more about this Fall 2023 mentorship program for students and scientists from diverse backgrounds. Past awardees have gained research experience in cancer data science!

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New Data Set from the National Clinical Trials Network Includes Pediatric Brain Tumor Imaging

This newly released data set provides imaging in pediatric patients with newly diagnosed primitive neuroectodermal tumors throughout their treatment and until any potential relapse.

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