Publications by authors named "Tara A Soumerai"
OncoTree: A Cancer Classification System for Precision Oncology.
Ritika Kundra Hongxin Zhang Robert Sheridan Sahussapont Joseph Sirintrapun Avery Wang Tara A Soumerai
JCO Clin Cancer Inform
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- The development of OncoTree addresses the shortcomings of existing cancer classification systems, such as ICD-O and SNOMED-CT, by providing a modern platform suited for genomic sequencing results and oncology research.
- OncoTree is an open-source system supported by a collaborative team of experts and is accessible through a web interface and API, making it user-friendly for various stakeholders in oncology.
- With 868 tumor types across 32 organ sites, OncoTree is already being used by prominent institutions like AACR and Memorial Sloan Kettering, proving its utility in clinical and research settings.