How are the priorities of caBIG® established?
caBIG® development began with a survey of NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers to determine their top priorities. The survey demonstrated the breadth of the needs of the oncology community – a breadth that caBIG® has been designed to accommodate. Specific caBIG® areas, or workspaces, were identified through this community input. The workspaces continue to generate priorities for the initiative, so that caBIG® can focus on the needs of the community. The priorities of the individual workspaces are expressed in workspace strategic plans, which are integrated into the caBIG® strategic plan. Additionally, the NCI identifies areas where caBIG® can contribute.
