- Provides detailed descriptions and access to the building blocks and the interoperability framework the NCI uses to develop cancer information management systems.
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- Lists areas in which the NCICB is seeking participation in expanding the various open source development activities.
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- Provides access to user groups and documentation used by developers working with caCORE components.
- Provides access to a variety of bioinformatics research tools in the areas of biology, genomics, proteomics, clinical trials support, laboratory support, and vocabulary and common data elements.
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A few of these tools are downloadable, but most are web-based. In some cases, the web-based tools require an account which is easily obtainable. Downloadable tools will also be listed in the Downloads section.
- Describes research efforts that are supported by the components in the Infrastructure section and the applications in the Tools section.
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For example, the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid™, or caBIG™, is a voluntary network or grid connecting individuals and institutions to enable the sharing of data and tools, creating a World Wide Web of cancer research. The grid relies on the core-level Infrastructure components to provide a high-level of interoperability and common data standards. caBIG™ is also delivering applications built using Infrastructure components.
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- Provides background and mission information about the NCICB
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- Lists upcoming events, staff directory, and location, and contact information.
- Provides access to all the downloadable items on the site. (Includes material from both the Infrastructure section and the Tools section.)
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- Gives descriptions for each downloadable item.
- Lists training sessions to help users learn more about:
- Infrastructure components.
- Certain NCICB tools.
- Gives email and telephone support contact information.
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- Provides access to the NCICB User Applications Manual.
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- Lists supported applications.
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