Oracle and Ci4CC Collaborate to Enhance AI in Cancer Research

Oracle Health and Life Sciences has announced a strategic partnership with the Cancer Center Informatics Society (Ci4CC), a nonprofit organization that brings together cancer centers, researchers, and industry innovators. This collaboration is aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in oncology care and research, according to Oracle.

Advancing Oncology Care

The partnership will leverage Oracle’s advanced technological capabilities alongside Ci4CC’s Initiatives Program and its expansive network of National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated and Community Care Cancer Centers. Together, the organizations aim to design an electronic health record (EHR) system optimized specifically for cancer care.

Seema Verma, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, emphasized the importance of AI and data science in combating cancer, a leading cause of death worldwide. Verma noted that by combining Ci4CC’s expertise and network with Oracle’s AI-powered healthcare solutions, the collaboration could significantly accelerate discoveries that may contribute to curing cancer.

Innovative Approaches in Clinical Research

The collaboration seeks to foster initiatives across various facets of oncology care and clinical research. This includes the integration of clinical and genomic data to create personalized medicine solutions, development of AI-driven approaches for clinical trial innovation and drug development, and the establishment of comprehensive real-world evidence frameworks aimed at advancing precision oncology platforms.

Sorena Nadaf-Rahrov, President & CEO of the Cancer Center Informatics Society, regards the alliance with Oracle as a pivotal moment for Ci4CC. Nadaf-Rahrov highlighted that advancements in cancer research and clinical care are best achieved through collaborative networks, which are central to Ci4CC's mission.

Data-Driven Health Innovations

By integrating Oracle’s state-of-the-art AI technology with real-world data from Ci4CC’s network of cancer centers, the collaboration aims to transform data into actionable knowledge that can redefine cancer research and improve patient care. This strategic partnership is part of a non-binding agreement, indicating a flexible yet committed approach to achieving their shared objectives.