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Moonshot to Cancer Cure: Recruiting Policy to Break Down Silos

Melissa Simon1, Emmanuel Cordova2, June M McKoy3

  • 1Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Survivorship Institute, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA.

Cancer Treatment and Research
|December 16, 2018
PubMed

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The Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot Initiative accelerates cancer research through collaboration and data sharing. It aims to speed up the development of safe, effective cancer therapies and improve patient access to clinical trials globally.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genomics
  • Proteomics
  • Drug Development

Background:

  • The Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot Initiative, funded by the 21st Century Cures Act, aims to accelerate cancer research.
  • It focuses on breaking down research silos through collaboration and multidisciplinary teams.

Observation:

  • The initiative emphasizes cross-pollination of research and sharing of complex scientific databases.
  • Public-private research partnerships are a key component.

Findings:

  • The core strategy involves the rapid development of safe drug therapies using genomics, targeted proteomics, and predictive analytics.
  • Expansive patient registries and increased early access to clinical trials are utilized.

Implications:

  • This integrative approach seeks to alleviate the global burden of cancer.
  • Forward-thinking drug policies are being developed to address the needs of all oncology stakeholders internationally.
Keywords:
Cancer moonshotDrug policyGlobalSafety

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