A Cardio-Oncology Data Commons: Lessons from Pediatric Oncology

Abstract

Purpose of review: To describe the role of big data in cardio-oncology.

Recent findings: There is a trend towards developing cloud-based, integrated registries to improve data collection, access, and analysis. Using a template from pediatric oncology, a cardio-oncology data commons is a novel opportunity to integrate data elements into a cloud-based platform. A cloud-based registry provides advantages of multi-institutional collaboration, rapid data access, a virtual visualization, and analytic tools to reduce infrastructure redundancy. The data commons would include integrated clinical data, blood samples, and genomic data to streamline discovery and analysis for researchers. A cardio-oncology data commons would be a large step forward in bringing cardio-oncology to the forefront of big data.

Keywords: Big data; Cardio-oncology; Data commons; Pediatric oncology.