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NCI-Funded Tool Combines Imaging Modalities to Aid Pathologists and Machine Learning (ML)

An NCI-funded technology blends specific molecular markers along with traditional morphological features in the same cells and in one digital slide. This tool could someday help pathologists and ML models better predict cancer treatment response and outcomes.

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Solve Challenges with Spatial Omics Data at the Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) Data Jamboree 2024

Are you interested in using spatial omics and single-cell approaches in your cancer research? Participate in the HTAN Data Jamboree, where you'll work with a team to build unique solutions that solve problems in cancer research. Submit your application by September 6.

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Feedback Needed on USCDI+ Cancer Registry Data Element List

Help define the data standards that will make data in the USCDI+ Cancer Registry interoperable with data collected for clinicals, public health, and research. Submit your feedback by Monday, September 23, 2024.

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NIH Seeks Promising New Investigators—Apply for the Early Independence Award

If you’re a new investigator eager to start your independent career, check out this opportunity from NIH. This award might be the perfect fit!

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Get an NIH Salary Award So You Can Develop Research Software

The funding opportunity aims to support Research Software Engineers in developing and disseminating biomedical, behavioral, or health-related software, tools, and algorithms.

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AI, Genomics, and Clinical Data Help Track Cancer’s Evolution Over Time

An international team of researchers combined genomics, biopsy results, and artificial intelligence (AI) to track prostate cancer over time. Learn more about these “evolvability” metrics and how they could someday help predict cancer re-occurrence.

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Updates to NIH’s Genomic Data Sharing Policy

If you’re working with NIH genomic data, you’ll need to be aware of some new security requirements for data management and access that take effect on January 25, 2025. Learn more about how this could impact your work.

Jobs and Fellowships

New Resource for Data Science Employment and Fellowship Opportunities

Want to pursue a career opportunity in data science with NCI? Browse through federal and contractor roles, fellowships, and internships in our recently launched employment section!

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Funding Available for Software to Support Open Science

NIH has a new funding opportunity to help you develop robust, re-usable scientific software and tools to advance cancer research.

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NCI Study Shows Promise of Machine Learning’s Role in Personalized Cancer Treatment

NCI-funded researchers are blending mathematics with machine learning to refine cancer treatment. In the future, this kind of virtual tumor model could help to further personalize care for people with cancer.

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