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    • To improve the selection of targeted therapies for cancer patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Reviewing current methodologies for analyzing omics data in cancer.
    • Utilizing biological pathways and networks to unify multi-omics information.
    • Developing a contextual framework for cancer biology interpretation.

    Main Results:

    • Biological pathways and networks offer a means to integrate heterogeneous omics data.
    • A unified understanding of cancer biology can be achieved through a contextual approach.
    • This approach facilitates more informed therapy selection for individual patients.

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    • Integrating omics data via pathways and networks is crucial for advancing precision oncology.
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    • This framework holds potential for improving patient outcomes in cancer care.