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NCI 2022 Annual Plan - Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics for Cancer Treatment

Progress will continue as genomic and proteomic information are integrated, providing a clearer picture of a patient’s cancer.

Childhood Cancers Research

Learn about the range of research that NCI supports to address pediatric cancers, from basic science to clinical research.
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COVID-19 Information for Cancer Researchers

Learn about NCI’s COVID-19 research efforts and find guidance for cancer researchers whose work is affected by the pandemic.

Your Guide to NCI Research

NCI Research Areas

Key Initiatives & Progress

NCI's Role in Cancer Research & Infrastructure

NCI Cancer Research Data Commons

Within the NCI Cancer Research Data Commons (CRDC), a single cloud-based infrastructure, cancer researchers can work in concert to access, analyze, share, and store a variety of data without the downtime of downloading. The CRDC allows researchers to perform cross-domain analysis of large data sets that can lead to new discoveries in cancer prevention, treatment, and diagnosis.