Using Public Data for Cancer Prevention and Control: From Innovation to Impact

About the Challenge

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) is announcing the launch of the Using Public Data for Cancer Prevention and Control: From Innovation to Impact Developer Challenge. This Challenge is sponsored by the NCI and is presented as part of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s Investing in Innovation (i2) program. This contest addresses the NCI DCCPS mission to disseminate information towards the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and control of cancer.

Entrants are asked to develop innovative software applications (apps) that address challenges faced by consumers, clinicians, or researchers at one or more points on the cancer control continuum. These apps should also use public data that are relevant to cancer prevention and control, and have the potential to integrate with existing technology platforms. Suggested targets include promoting healthy behaviors (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation,…), early detection and screening, informed decision-making, and adherence to treatment plans. The diagram above also illustrates where the gaps exist in the handoff of data and information.

Developers and supporters of the challenge may join the following mailing list and online group: i2-Using Public Data for Cancer Prevention and Control.