Open access to large scale datasets is needed to translate knowledge of cancer heterogeneity into better patient outcomes

PLoS Med. 2015 Feb 24;12(2):e1001794. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001794. eCollection 2015 Feb.

Abstract

In this guest editorial, Andrew Beck discusses the importance of open access to big data for translating knowledge of cancer heterogeneity into better outcomes for cancer patients.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Access to Information*
  • Databases, Factual*
  • Datasets as Topic
  • Genetic Variation*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Translating
  • Translational Research, Biomedical*