Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research (ITCR) Case Study Report

The Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program is a trans-National Cancer Institute (NCI) program supporting investigator-initiated informatics technology development driven by critical needs in cancer research. The program began in 2012 and was first renewed in 2015. In support of a...

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Published in:Policy File 2018
Main Authors: Zuckerman, Brian L, Simon, Ian D, Kowal, Katherine M, Doane, William E J
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:The Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program is a trans-National Cancer Institute (NCI) program supporting investigator-initiated informatics technology development driven by critical needs in cancer research. The program began in 2012 and was first renewed in 2015. In support of a second renewal request, NCI requires an independent evaluation of the program. In February 2018, NCI asked the IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) to conduct three activities: (1) facilitate an expert panel process intended to provide evaluative insights regarding the program's rationale and impact to date; (2) survey current and former ITCR awardees to identify the program's role in fostering collaboration; and (3) conduct a set of case studies of ITCR impact at an award level. This report responds to the third and final charge.