Cracking the Cancer Code
In an age where data are everywhere, harnessing the power of data science can be a catalyst for groundbreaking discoveries in the fight against cancer. Welcome to the Cracking the Cancer Code podcast where we explore the latest in cancer data science. As a part of the ITCR Training Network (itcrtraining.org), we’re a small team of individuals who are working to democratize data science education in the hopes of catalyzing cancer research and ultimately fighting health inequities in cancer.
The ITCR Training Network (and this podcast) is supported by NCI UE5CA254170 but the views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals who expressed them and do not reflect the views of our funders.
Find out more about the ITCR Training Network at https://www.itcrtraining.org/
Cracking the Cancer Code
Cancer research isn’t what you think it is
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
