CaBIG
CaBIG
CaBIG (pronounced /kəˈbɪg/), or the Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, is an initiative for sharing cancer research data and tools. It was launched by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States.
Etymology
The term "CaBIG" is an acronym derived from Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid. The initiative was named as such to reflect its focus on using informatics to facilitate cancer research.
Overview
CaBIG is a voluntary network of individuals and institutions that share data, tools, and infrastructure to accelerate the discovery of cancer therapies. The initiative aims to connect researchers, physicians, and patients to facilitate the sharing of data and tools, improve patient care, and accelerate the development of new therapies.
Components
CaBIG consists of several components, including:
- Bioinformatics - The use of software and computational methods to analyze biological data.
- Data Sharing - The practice of making data available to others, often through a database or repository.
- Cancer Research - The scientific study of cancer, including its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) - The U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
Related Terms
- Cancer - A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Biomedical Informatics - An interdisciplinary field that applies computer science and information technology to the field of health care.
- Grid Computing - The use of a network of computers to perform tasks that require large amounts of data or computational resources.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CaBIG
- Wikipedia's article - CaBIG
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