e-Newsletters

Issue 25 | February, 2021

What's Inside

NGT Program Highlights
Next-Generation Technologies for Next-Generation Cancer Models
CTD² Program Highlights
CTD² Dashboard: Content and Feature Updates
HCMI Program Highlights
HCMI Program Updates and New Features of the Searchable Catalog
CTD² Guest Editorial
CTD² PANcancer Analysis of Chemical Entity Activity (PANACEA) DREAM Challenge

Issue 24 | August, 2020

What's Inside

CGCI Program Highlights
Analysis of Ugandan Cervical Carcinomas Identifies Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Clade-specific Epigenome and Transcriptome Landscapes
CTD² Guest Editorial
Immunoprofiler Consortium at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
HCMI Program Highlights
Next-generation Cancer Models Available as a Community Resource
CTD² Program Highlights
Bridging the Gap: CTD² Network Research Findings Undergoing Testing in Clinical Trials
OCG Perspective
Contributing to Precision Oncology by Expanding Basic Research Capacities Using Next-generation Cancer Models

Issue 23 | December, 2019

What's Inside

Data Corner
CTD² DREAM Challenges: Develop Predictive Algorithms to Identify Effective Cancer Treatment Strategies
Featured Researchers
Translating Genomics in Cancer: Interview with Dr. Andrew (Andy) Mungall
CTD² Guest Editorial
Cracking the Cancer Code with Computational Approaches
OCG Program Highlights
OCG-supported Initiatives Provide Valuable Resources to Advance and Accelerate Precision Oncology
HCMI Program Highlights
HCMI Model-associated Data Available at NCI’s Genomic Data Commons

Issue 22 | August, 2019

What's Inside

CTD² Guest Editorial
Dissecting Cellular Heterogeneity using Single-cell RNA Sequencing
HCMI Program Highlights
Scientific Applications of Next-generation Cancer Models
CTD² Guest Editorial
GenePattern Notebook: Integration of Electronic Notebooks with Bioinformatics Tools for Genomic Data Analysis
HCMI Program Highlights
Collecting Uniform Clinical Data for a Community Resource
OCG Perspective
Leveraging a Genomics Background to Facilitate Molecular Characterization of HCMI Models

Issue 21 | March, 2019

What's Inside

CGCI Program Highlights
Epstein-Bar Virus (EBV) Status Identifies Distinct Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) Phenotype in Pediatric Endemic and Sporadic BL
HCMI Program Highlights
Human Cancer Models Initiative’s Searchable Catalog of Cancer Models
CTD² Guest Editorial
Systems Cancer Immunology for the Masses
CTD² Guest Editorial
From Variants to Functions - New Strategies for the Interpretation of Cancer Genomes
OCG Perspective
Promoting Scientific Initiatives through Science Communication

Issue 20 | November, 2018

What's Inside

TARGET Program Highlights
Genomic Discoveries in Pediatric Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia Inform Therapeutic Approaches
CTD² Guest Editorial
CytoScreen: A Miniaturized Imaging Platform to Develop Combinatorial Therapies
Data Corner
OCG’s Data Coordinating Center: Facilitating the Sharing of Data Generated by the Office’s Initiatives
CGCI Program Highlights
OCG’s Efforts in the Discovery and Validation of Tissue Samples for the HIV+ Tumor Molecular Characterization Project (HTMCP)
OCG Perspective
From Bench to Desk: Transitioning from the Laboratory to Project Management

Issue 19 | August, 2018

What's Inside

Data Corner
Pediatric Genomic Data Inventory: A Valuable Resource of Pediatric Cancer Projects
CTD² Guest Editorial
Quantifying the Timing of Metastatic Progression from Patient Genomic Data: Spatial Computational Inference of MEtastatic Timing (SCIMET)
HCMI Program Highlights
Collecting and Harmonizing Clinical Data Across an International Initiative
CTD² Guest Editorial
FASMIC: An Integrated Bioinformatics Resource for Functional Annotation of Somatic Mutations in Cancer
OCG Perspective
How OCG’s Programs Support the Innovative Science that Will Improve Patient Care

Issue 18 | April, 2018

What's Inside

TARGET Program Highlights
TARGET Reveals the Genomic Characteristics of Multiple Childhood Cancers
CTD² Program Highlights
Responses to Cancer Therapies are Complex
CTD² Program Highlights
Studying Human Cancer Invasion and Metastasis in Real-Time in the Laboratory
CGCI Program Highlights
Challenging Experiences in Expanding Opportunities: The Burkitt Lymphoma Genome Sequencing Project in Brazil
OCG Perspective
Understanding the Other Side of Research

Issue 17 | November, 2017

What's Inside

TARGET Program Highlights
TARGETing the Clinic: Translating Discoveries for Pediatric Cancer
CTD² Program Highlights
Defining Oncogenic Cellular States to Develop Effective Cancer Therapies
OCG Perspective
A Rigorous Standard Operating Procedure Enhances Technical Reproducibility
CGCI Program Highlights
Adapting SOPs To Meet The Goals of Projects
OCG Perspective
Disseminating New and Exciting Developments in Cancer Genomics

Issue 16 | July, 2017

What's Inside

CTD² Program Highlights
A Review of the Accomplishments of the CTD² Network
Connecting the Data
CTD² in Action: Translating High-Content Genomic Data into New Therapies
OCG Perspective
Building an International Initiative to Infuse Novel Cancer Models into the Research Community
Pediatric Cancer Research
Gabriella Miller Kids First: Exploring Shared Genetic Pathways in Pediatric Diseases
Deconstructing Cancer
Revealing the Genomic Landscape of Pediatric T-ALL

Issue 15 | October, 2016

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
Cheering for Team Science
TARGET Program Highlights
TARGET-Inspired Clinical Trials
Data Corner
Introducing the Genomics Data Commons
Precision Oncology
OCG Contributions to Precision Oncology: From Discovery to Clinical Development
Featured Researchers
From the Bench to the Clinic Part 1: Martin McIntosh, Ph.D., Introduces His Lab's Immunotherapy Research
Featured Researchers
From the Bench to the Clinic Part 2: Edus "Hootie" Warren Provides Perspective on the Clinical Impact and Potential of Immunotherapy

Issue 14 | February, 2016

What's Inside

CTD² Program Highlights
CTD² Dashboard: A Platform to Explore Evidence-based Observations
Guest Editorial
CRISPRi and CRISPRa: New Functional Genomics Tools Provide Complementary Insights into Cancer Biology and Therapeutic Strategies
Precision Oncology
A Personal Story of Targeted Therapy
TARGET Program Highlights
Discovery of Novel Mutations in a Subtype of Wilms Tumor Reveals Underlying Biology
OCG Perspective
Delving into Science Communication: a Scientist’s Journey Outside the Bench

Issue 13 | February, 2015

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
Contributing to Tumor Molecular Characterization Projects with a Global Impact
TARGET Program Highlights
The Genomic Characterization of Philadelphia Chromosome-Like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Reveals New Opportunities for Targeted Therapy
CTD² Program Highlights
Novel Neomorphic Mutations Engender Unexpected Therapeutic Liabilities
Exploring Cancer Genomes
Analysis of Context-Specific Gene Dependencies for Target Discovery
Featured Researchers
Insight From Across the Globe: Sarah Gerdts and Constance Namirembe Discuss How Molecular Characterization Studies are Improving Cancer Care in Uganda

Issue 12 | July, 2014

What's Inside

Announcements
OCG’s New 'Guide to Accessing TARGET Data' Points Users in the Right Direction
OCG Perspective
Collaborative Research to Advance Precision Medicine in the Post-Genomic World
Featured Researchers
Frank McCormick Steps up His Efforts in Tackling a Lifelong Adversary
Guest Editorial
Functional Validation of Novel Cancer Driver Loci Using Three-Dimensional Organoid Cultures
NCI Genomic Program Highlights
From Patients to Data: A Glimpse into Tissue Processing and Clinical Data Collection

Issue 11 | March, 2014

What's Inside

Guest Editorial
Cancer Therapeutics Response Portal: A CTD² Network Resource for Mining Candidate Cancer Dependencies
OCG Perspective
Contributions to Cancer Research: Finding a Niche in Communication
Featured Researchers
Demystifying Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney: An Interview with Dr. Saskia Gooskens
Connecting the Data
Tipping the Balance: Epigenetic Dysregulation in Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
Exploring Cancer Genomes
The International Cancer Genome Consortium
NCI Genomic Program Highlights
Translating Cancer Targets into Nanotechnology-based Therapeutics: Accelerating Research Through Collaborations

Issue 10 | October, 2013

What's Inside

NCI Genomic Program Highlights
A Roadmap for the Center for Cancer Genomics: An Interview with Dr. Louis Staudt
CTD² Program Highlights
Decoding the Functional Dimension of the Cancer Genome: Protein-Protein Interaction Networks
Featured Researchers
Dr. Marco Marra: Pioneer and Visionary in Cancer Genomics Research
TARGET Program Highlights
Childhood and Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Genetically Distinct Diseases
Exploring Cancer Genomes
cBioPortal: A Web Platform of Gene-Based Data Exploration

Issue 9 | May, 2013

What's Inside

Guest Editorial
Functionally Prioritizing Somatic Driver Aberrations in Cancer
Featured Researchers
Investigating the Complex Relationship Between HIV and Cancer: An Interview with Dr. Corey Casper
Announcements
Preview of the New OCG Website
Exploring Cancer Genomes
Integrative Genomics Viewer: Visualizing Big Data

Issue 8 | November, 2012

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
An Intern's Journey to the Office of Cancer Genomics
Featured Researchers
Questions for Kathryn Roberts
CTD² Program Highlights
Bridging the Gap: Cancer Target Discovery and Development
Exploring Cancer Genomes
Network-based Analysis in Cancer Research
Deconstructing Cancer
A Synopsis of "From Cancer Genomes to Oncogenic Drivers, Tumor Dependencies and Therapeutic Targets"

Issue 7 | June, 2012

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
Using Genomics to Accelerate Science into the Clinic: Reflections on the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2012
Pediatric Cancer Research
An Interview with Dr. Peter Adamson, the Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group
Featured Researchers
Sarcomas: An Ongoing Challenge in Pediatric Oncology
TARGET Program Highlights
Molecular Signatures as Potentially Effective Screening Tools in the Prognosis and Treatment of Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Educational Series
Targeted Cancer Therapies: Molecular Insight Driving a New Generation of Drugs
Exploring Cancer Genomes
Open-Access Cancer Genomics Tools: the UCSC Cancer Genomics Browser

Issue 6 | January, 2012

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
Introducing the OCG Communications Fellow and First e-Newsletter of 2012
Year-End Review
2011: A Year of Progress and Change for the Office of Cancer Genomics
TARGET Program Highlights
TARGETing High-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Precision Oncology
Building a Knowledge Network of Disease for Precision Medicine: Taking a Few Lessons from Cancer

Issue 5 | September, 2011

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
Is There More to AIDS Malignancies than Immunosuppression?
Featured Researchers
From Bedside to Bench: A Career in Pathology
Connecting the Data
Wading Through a Deluge of Data: An Interview with Bioinformatician Ryan Morin
NCI Genomic Program Highlights
Epidemiology of Burkitt Lymphona in East African Children and Minors (EMBLEM)
Patient Perspective
Engagement, Education, Trust: Three Key Elements Needed for Disparities and Genomic Research Progress
NCI Funding Opportunity
Provocative Questions: Identifying Perplexing Problems to Drive Progress Against Cancer

Issue 4 | April, 2011

What's Inside

OCG Perspective
Is Genomics Paving "the Path to Progress" in Cancer Research?
Featured Researchers
Andrea Califano, Ph.D.
CGCI Program Highlights
New Program Highlight: Burkitt Lymphoma Genome Sequencing Project
CTD² Program Highlights
Translating Genomic Data into Viable Cancer Therapeutics
Connecting the Data
Transitioning from Sanger to the Next Generation of Sequencing

Issue 3 | December, 2010

What's Inside

Director's Note
The Nth Generation Sequencing: How and When will it have an Impact in the Clinic?
CGCI Program Highlights
Pediatric Brain Cancer Has Fewer Genetic Changes than Adult Tumors
NCI Genomic Program Highlights
Addition of Immunotherapy Boosts Survival in Neuroblastoma Patients
Connecting the Data
New TARGET Data Matrix Designed to Make Data Access User-Friendly
Featured Researchers
The Beginning of a Journey: Serving Those Who Have Been Touched by Cancer

Issue 2 | July, 2010

What's Inside

Director's Note
Director's Note
Guest Editorial
Linking Tumor Genomic Features to Cancer Therapeutics
TARGET Program Highlights
TARGET Investigator Highlights the Importance of Translating Cancer Research to Patient Care
NCI Genomic Program Highlights
TCGA Researchers Discover Novel Molecular Subtype in Patients with Distinct Clinical Features
Connecting the Data
OCG Data Portals: Opening the Doors to Cancer Genomics Discovery
Featured Researchers
Perspectives from the Next Generation
Patient Perspective
What Do Patients Know About Cancer Genomics and Personalized Medicine?

Issue 1 | March, 2010

What's Inside

Director's Note
Director's Note
OCG Program Highlights
Recovery Act Funds Accelerate Cancer Genomics Research
OCG Program Highlights
New Program Highlight: Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTD²) Network
Connecting the Data
Enabling Cancer Genomics through Technology: An Overview of caBIG®
Featured Researchers
William Hahn, M.D., Ph.D.


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