This sixth episode commemorating the National Cancer Act 50th anniversary highlights how developments in technology and innovation have accelerated cancer research and helped usher in new diagnostics and treatments. National Cancer Institute leaders discuss the importance of leveraging data for research, how technology is enabling immunotherapy and precision medicine, what tech is on the horizon and how you can help introduce new ideas to the cancer research space.
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50 Years of Cancer: Tech’s Role in Fighting Cancer
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Data, communications tech, next-gen DNA sequencing and more have helped accelerate NCI’s mission over the past 50 years.
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Dr. Tony Kerlavage Director CBIIT, NCI -
Jeff Shilling CIO NCI -
Michael Weingarten Director SBIR Development Center, NCI
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