Cracking the Cancer Code - More than numbers

More than numbers

10/07/24 • 25 min

This episode of "Cracking the Cancer Code" focuses on the challenges and advancements in working with different types of cancer data, particularly free text clinical data and imaging data. The hosts, Dr. Carrie Wright and Candace Savonen, interview experts in these fields to discuss the current state of cancer informatics and the tools being developed to improve data analysis.
A special thanks to Dr David Hanauer and Dr. Gordon Harris for taking the time out of their busy schedules to talk with us for this episode.

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Cancer research isn’t what you think it is

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This podcast episode introduces a new series called "Cracking the Cancer Code" that explores cancer research and how data science is revolutionizing the field. The hosts, Dr. Carrie Wright and Candace Savonen, discuss the history of cancer, its complexity as a disease, and how cancer research has evolved over time.
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Special thanks to the individuals who allowed us to interview them:
Researchers:
Juli Klemm - Director of ITCR program
Jeff Leek - Chief Data Officer of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Drew Jones - Assistant Professor at NYU Langone
Susanna Kiwala - Business and Technological Applications Analyst II - McDonnell Genome Institute
Kartik Singhal - PhD Student at Washington University in St. Louis
Anja Conev - Computer Science PhD Student at Rice University
Mariam Khanfar - PhD Student at Washington University in St. Louis
Chloe Herman - Ph.D. student at Northern Arizona University
What is Cancer Informatics? Interviewees:
Celina Bowman
Beverly Booth
Alyssa Kivari
Ann Savonen
Credits:
Directed by Candace Savonen and Carrie Wright
Produced by Elizabeth Humphries, Candace Savonen, and MJ Wu
Edited and written by MJ Wu
Also written by Elizabeth Humphries and Candace Savonen
Hosted by Candace Savonen and Carrie Wright

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Sharing Data for the Common Good

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This episode of "Cracking the Cancer Code" explores the critical role of data sharing in cancer research, particularly in pediatric oncology. Featuring interviews with experts from the "Data for the Common Good" initiative at the University of Chicago, the podcast highlights how collaborative data sharing is essential for meaningful research in rare diseases. The initiative focuses on building community, creating data standards, and developing governance structures to facilitate effective data sharing across institutions and countries.

The episode discusses the challenges of changing academic culture from data hoarding to sharing, and proposes various incentives to encourage researchers to participate. These efforts have already led to improvements in disease treatment and patient outcomes. The podcast emphasizes that proper data sharing requires specific skills and training, and that data science and management are as crucial as clinical research in advancing cancer treatment. Overall, the episode underscores the transformative potential of data sharing in accelerating progress in cancer research and improving patient care.