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Policy Issues for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

Announcement

This workshop examined the current and potential future uses of AI in cancer care, and ways to anticipate and address challenges related to integration of these technologies in the care of patients with cancer. A recording from the workshop is now available to watch.

Apr 2, 2026
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Does sunscreen cause skin cancer?

Based on Science

Sunscreen use is not linked to higher rates of any type of cancer.

Jul 5, 2023
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Is there a link between infections and cancer?

Based on Science

There is strong evidence that certain infections play a role in the development of some types of cancer.

Jul 1, 2022
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Aviator Cancer Examination Study

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Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health

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Assessment of NIH Research on Women's Health

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Long-Term Health Effects Stemming from COVID-19 and Implications for the Social Security Administration

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Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Applied Research Topics

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Review of EPA's 2022 Draft Formaldehyde Assessment

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Enhancing Coordination Between Land-Grant Universities and Colleges

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Developing a Long-Term Strategy for Low-Dose Radiation Research in the United States

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Childhood Cancers and Disability

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Realizing Opportunities for Advanced and Automated Workflows in Scientific Research

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Improving the Drug Development Process through Examining Late-Stage Failures: An Action Collaborative

Action Collaborative

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Clinical Trial Site Standards Harmonization: An Action Collaborative

Action Collaborative

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Action Collaborative: Mapping Progress and Opportunities to Inform Priorities to Improve the Quality of Serious Illness Research and Care

Action Collaborative

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Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)

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Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area

Oversight Unit

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Health Care and Public Health Program Area

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Biomedical and Health Sciences Program Area

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Forum on Temporomandibular Disorders

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Roundtable on Biomedical Engineering Materials and Applications

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National Cancer Policy Forum

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