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Algorithm Shines Light on Cancer Cell Neighborhoods

The ways that cells interact with neighboring cells and their environments can either regulate or promote how tumors grow and spread. See how a new tool is helping us better understand these important “neighborhood” interactions.

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NCI Podcast Comments on the Future of AI and Cancer Research

CBIIT Director Dr. Tony Kerlavage and NCI Chief Information Officer Mr. Jeff Shilling discuss the need for standardized data; the importance of addressing biases in artificial intelligence (AI) models; recruitment; and the necessity for continuous learning when it comes to AI.

Automatic segmentation of the liver from CT scan of patient TCGA-DD-A1EH

New Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging Annotations Added to the NCI Imaging Data Commons

Explore a new interactive dashboard that includes data sets of advanced machine-generated segmentation of tumor and organ contents.

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Mobile Health Technology Notice of Funding Opportunity

Explore this NCI-supported funding opportunity if you’re interested in conducting a study on using mobile health technology to improve cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.

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New Report Spotlights Research Gaps and Future Directions for Digital Twins

Interested in digital twin technology? Read this report for a “reality check” on what is currently known about the technology and what’s still missing.

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NCI Metadata Software and Services Team Recognized for Updating Metadata Infrastructure

The NCI CBIIT Metadata Software and Services team members received a 2023 NIH Director’s Award for restructuring metadata infrastructure and services to meet your needs.

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