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Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers: Scientific Drivers for Informatics, Data Science, and Care in Pediatric,
Anthony R Kerlavage1, Anne C Kirchhoff2, Jaime M Guidry Auvil1
1Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD.
JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics
|August 24, 2021
Summary
The Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers (CI4CC) consortium held its 2020 symposium virtually, successfully engaging leaders in cancer informatics and data science. Discussions focused on strategic priorities and the National Cancer Institute
Area of Science:
- Cancer Informatics
- Data Science
- Health IT
Background:
- Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers (CI4CC) is a nonprofit organization for senior cancer informatics leaders.
- It focuses on academic cancer centers, particularly those funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
- CI4CC hosts biannual symposiums to discuss cancer informatics and data science priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide highlights from the CI4CC Symposium held virtually in Fall 2020.
- To share insights on strategic and pragmatic issues in cancer informatics.
- To discuss the use of data science in childhood cancer research, referencing the NCI's Childhood Cancer Data Initiative.
Main Methods:
- The 2020 CI4CC Symposium was conducted virtually over three days due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The virtual format involved weekly 6-hour sessions to maintain engagement.
- This publication follows a previous report on the 2019 symposium.
Main Results:
- The virtual symposium successfully engaged senior cancer informatics leaders.
- Discussions covered key priorities and challenges in cancer informatics and data science.
- The event highlighted the potential of virtual formats for sustained engagement.
Conclusions:
- Virtual symposiums can effectively foster deep engagement among cancer informatics leaders.
- Continued focus on data science is crucial for advancing cancer research, including childhood cancers.
- CI4CC plays a vital role in advancing cancer informatics through collaborative forums.
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