Cancer MOONSHOT EVENT
On June 29 , 2016 , Renown Institute for Cancer had the privilege to be the lead site representing the State of Nevada in an unprecedented national call to action to eliminate cancer as we know it , the “ Cancer Moonshot .” During his 2016 Sate of the Union Address , President Obama called on Vice President Joe Biden to lead this initiative .
The Cancer Moonshot is the coming together of science , technology , advocacy , social science and big data to solve cancer ’ s greatest challenges . Cancer is a complex disease that must be attacked on many fronts — through accelerating the best science and by breaking down administrative and financial barriers , increasing data sharing across all research sectors and enhancing collaboration between the public and private sectors . Since its launch , the Cancer Moonshot has brought diverse communities together to contribute their ideas and expertise for fast tracking progress against cancer .
Nearly all 50 States submitted ideas and responses to this national conversation which were then vetted by a presidentially appointed Blue Ribbon Panel . From those responses this Panel developed their top 10 recommendations :
1 . Establish a network for direct patient involvement in cancer research 2 . Create a translational science network devoted exclusively to Immunotherapy 3 . Develop ways to overcome resistance to therapy 4 . Build a national cancer data ecosystem 5 . Intensify research on the major drivers of childhood cancers 6 . Minimize cancer treatment ’ s debilitating side effects 7 . Expand use of proven prevention and early detection strategies 8 . Mine past patient data to predict future patient outcomes 9 . Develop a 3D cancer atlas 10 . Develop new cancer technologies
Renown Institute for Cancer is proud to have been a vital part of this initiative for all Nevadans and Americans alike .
“ This is our moonshot . I know that we can help solidify a genuine global commitment to end cancer as we know it today — and inspire a new generation of scientists to pursue new discoveries and the bounds of human endeavor .” Vice President Joe Biden
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