NCI’s Cancer Grand Challenges Target New Tech in Cancer Care
The competition aims to incorporate modern tools and data science into practice to enhance patients’ quality of life.
The National Cancer Institute is using Cancer Grand Challenges as a way to improve the lives of cancer patients through data science and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. According to Dr. Andrew Kurtz, program director in the Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives at NCI, AI is not only providing amazing benefits in image analysis when it comes to detecting cancer, it’s also helping with gathering molecular data and other clinical information. Kurtz outlines how the global research community is proposing to address the nine new Cancer Grand Challenges and highlights a new three-dimensional tumor map that is transforming the way cancer is diagnosed and treated.
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Dr. Andrew Kurtz Program Director in the Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives NCI
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AI Startups Help Detect, Prevent Common Cancers in Women
Brittany Connors, SBIR director of investor relations at NCI, discussed how she is working with startups to develop the technology that better detects breast cancer and cervical cancer in their early stages.
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How Emerging Tech Removes Burdens at Nation’s Borders for CBP Officers
CBP Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino discussed her vision for emerging technologies the agency is adopting at the nation’s ports.
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Labor CAIO Outlines Responsible and Ethical AI Priorities, Use Cases
Department of Labor Chief AI Officer Mangala Kuppa outlined how her role is shaping the agency’s artificial intelligence strategy.
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