In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, Dr. Tony Kerlavage and Jeff Schilling discuss the role of AI in cancer research and the challenges and safety measures associated with its use. They emphasize the need for standardized data and the importance of addressing biases in AI models. They also discuss the recruitment of talent in data science and the potential for partnerships with Silicon Valley. They highlight the complexity of AI and the need for continuous learning in the field. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring data scientists.

SHOW NOTES
Tony Kerlavage, Ph.D.
Jeff Shilling, M.S.
Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT)
Cancer Data Science Blog: Growing the Field - NCI Fellowship Opportunities in Data Science
National Academy of Medicine: Generative AI & LLMs in Health & Medicine Conference
ChatGPT
GovCIO Healthcast Podcast: 50 Years of Cancer: Tech's Role in Fighting Cancer
ARPA-H
Episode 8: Computation to Improve Therapy & Finances with Dr. Peng Jiang
AD: NCI Cancer AI Conversations Seminar Series

YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Golf Beneath the Surface: The New Science of Golf Psychology by Raymond Prior, Ph.D.
The Diamond Age Or A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson

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In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, Dr. Shaalan Beg, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research at the NCI and Principal Investigator at Science 37, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the field of clinical trials. The conversation centers on the increasing number of potential cancer interventions and the need for efficient clinical trial infrastructure to test these interventions. Dr. Beg emphasizes the importance of matching patients to appropriate clinical trials and ensuring that the patient population in a trial is representative of the broader population with that specific disease. Dr. Beg shares his career path and share advice for those interested in a similar career.

SHOW NOTES:
Shaalan Beg, M.D., M.B.A.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaalanbeg/
Science 37: https://www.science37.com/science-37r-adds-acclaimed-researcher-and-oncologist-dr-shaalan-beg-bolster-therapeutic-depth
Virtual Clinical Trials Office: https://dctd.cancer.gov/MajorInitiatives/virtual_clinical_trials_office_pilot_program.htm
NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD): https://dctd.cancer.gov/
AD: Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12): https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/funding/k12-mccaskill-stevens
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan): https://pancan.org/
ASCO Leadership Development Program: https://www.asco.org/career-development/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program
American Society for Clinical Oncology: https://www.asco.org/

YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS:
Empire (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/empire/id1639561921
300 Arguments by Sarah Manguso: https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/300-arguments

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In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cancer research.

Dr. Juli Klemm and Dr. Sean Hanlon from the NCI's Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives discuss various applications of AI in cancer research, including image analysis, clinical informatics, and basic cancer biology. They emphasize the importance of data sharing, model evaluation, and ensuring robust model performance. The conversation also touches upon the implications of AI in healthcare and the need for collaboration across government agencies and external organizations.

Additionally, Drs. Klemm and Hanlon share their career paths and provide advice for early-career scientists interested in pursuing AI in cancer research.

The episode concludes with recommendations for books and podcasts that the guests have found inspiring.

SHOW NOTES
Juli Klemm, Ph.D.: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi/about/contact/juli-klemm
Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR): https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi/research/itcr
Sean Hanlon, Ph.D.: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi/about/contact/sean-hanlon
NCI Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi
4D Nucleome (4DN) Program: https://commonfund.nih.gov/4DNucleome
Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN): https://humantumoratlas.org/
Cancer AI Conversations: https://events.cancer.gov/nci/cancer-ai-conversations
NCI Artificial Intelligence Working Group (email): cancerai@mail.nih.gov
AD: NanCI -Connecting Scientists mobile application: https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/nanci-app
Incyte Genomics: https://incyte.com/
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship: http://www.stpf-aaas.org/
NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT): https://datascience.cancer.gov/
NCI Junior Investigator Annual Meeting: https://events.cancer.gov/dcb/ji-meeting
HTAN Data Jamboree: https://frederick.cancer.gov/events/htan-data-jamboree-2024

YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS
The Demon Under the Microscope by Thomas Hager: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/73465/the-demon-under-the-microscope-by-thomas-hager/
The Alchemy of Air by Thomas Hager: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/73464/the-alchemy-of-air-by-thomas-hager-author-of-the-demon-under-the-microscope/
99% Invisible hosted by Roman Mars (podcast): https://99percentinvisible.org/
Mortality by Christopher Hitchens: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/christopher-hitchens/mortality/9781455502752/

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