"Advancements in cancer research and clinical care are not achieved in isolation. That's why fostering collaborative networks are fundamental to our initiatives program and central to the Society's mission."

"Sorena Nadaf-Rahrov"

Bridging AI, Cancer Informatics, and Data Science - The Vision of the Ci4CC Initiatives Program.  Building on the firsthand experiences of many professionals across Health Systems, the Cancer Center Informatics Society (Ci4CC) Initiatives Program embarks on a transformative journey that unites Artificial Intelligence, Cancer Informatics, and Data Science. By strategically expanding its collaborative reach to include Biotech and Pharma, the program serves as a vital bridge between sectors, fostering a seamless integration of cutting-edge digital infrastructure into oncology research and patient care.

The Initiatives Program takes a multifaceted approach, focusing on critical areas such as Precision Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Cancer Registries, Electronic Medical Records, Data Science, Genomics, Digital Platforms, Clinical Trials, and Real-World Evidence. Through these efforts, we aim to redefine the boundaries of cancer research and healthcare innovation. 

At the same time, we cultivate dynamic collaborations with Biotech and Pharma, driving progress in technology integration, data sharing, joint research, and drug development. This dual-pronged strategy positions Ci4CC at the forefront of transformative initiatives, shaping a future where technological advancements and industry partnerships elevate cancer research, improve patient outcomes, and accelerate innovation across the entire oncology ecosystem.

This roadmap underscores the seamless convergence of Cancer Center Informatics and cross-sector collaboration, ensuring that the next era of cancer care is smarter, more connected, and driven by data-powered insights.

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National Collaborative Initiatives & Working Groups

New 2025

• Health Universe AI Collaborative
• CCSG Shared Resources Alliance
• American Center for Cures Working Group

Active

• The Digital Patient
• Autonomous AI Research Agents
• The Cancer Passport: Next Generation Clinical Research Data Ecosystem
• Fueling the Future: Empowering Emerging Voices in Cancer Informatics 
  

Launching

• The Evolution of Precision Medicine
• The Edge of Data Governance Task Force
• The Evolution of the Cancer Registry
• Next Gen Intelligent Medical Records.
  
  

Under Planning

• Quantum Computing in Oncology - Where are we headed? 
• Next Gen Informatics Core Facility - What will it look like?
• Precision Pathways
• NYDR: New York Data Repository

Recently Completed Initiatives

• OncoLLM: Large Language Models in Clinical Trials