Inspiring a New Generation to Defy the Bounds of Innovation: A Moonshot to Cure CancerTonight, the President tasked me with leading a new, national mission to get this done. It's personal for me. But it's also personal for nearly every American, and millions of people around the world. We all know someone who has had cancer, or is fighting to beat it. They're our family, friends, co-workers. If this disease has touched your life, I want to hear your story.Today, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. And that's only expected to increase in the coming decades  --  unless we make more progress today. I know we can. From my own personal experience, I’ve learned that research and therapies are on the cusp of incredible breakthroughs. Just in the past four years, we’ve seen amazing advancements. And this is an inflection point. Over the course of the past few months, I’ve met with nearly 200 of the world's top cancer physicians, researchers, and philanthropists. And the goal of this initiative  --  this "Moonshot" --  is to seize this moment. To accelerate our efforts to progress towards a cure, and to unleash new discoveries and breakthroughs for other deadly diseasesJoe BidenJB_cceada22-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d3Vice President of the United States of AmericaCancer PhysiciansCancer ResearchersPhilanthropistsAbramson Cancer CenterThis Friday, I'll head to the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine to talk to their physicians and researchers and continue this national dialogue.World Economic ForumNext week, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, I’ll meet with a group of international experts to discuss the current state of cancer research and treatment, and opportunities to accelerate this fight.Cabinet SecretariesAnd later this month, I’ll convene and chair the first of several meetings with cabinet secretaries and heads of all relevant agencies to discuss ways to improve Federal investment and support of cancer research and treatment. ... the rate of progress [is doubled] ... a decade worth of advances in five years._cceadb44-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d3To accelerate our efforts to progress towards a cure [for cancer] and to unleash new discoveries and breakthroughs for other deadly diseases_cceadbda-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d3ScienceThe science is ready. Several cutting-edge areas of research and care  --  including cancer immunotherapy, genomics, and combination therapies  --  could be revolutionary. InnovationInnovations in data and technology offer the promise to speed research advances and improve care delivery.DataTechnologyAccessibilityBut the science, data, and research results are trapped in silos, preventing faster progress and greater reach to patients.DeliveryIt's not just about developing game-changing treatments  -- it's also delivering them to those who need it.ExperimentationRight now, only 5 percent of cancer patients end up in in a clinical trial. Most aren't given access to their own data. At the same time, community oncologists  -- who treat more than 75 percent of cancer patients  --  have more limited access to cutting-edge research and advances.ResourcesIncrease resources  --  both private and public  --  to fight cancer._cceadc70-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d31_cceadd06-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d3CollaborationBreak down silos and bring all the cancer fighters together  --  to work together, share information, and end cancer as we know it._cceadd9c-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d32Over the next year, I will lead a dedicated, combined effort by governments, private industry, researchers, physicians, patients, and philanthropies to target investment, coordinate across silos, and increase access to information for everyone in the cancer community.Research & ProgressSupport research and enable progress._cceade28-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d32.1Here's what that means: The Federal government will do everything it possibly can  -- through funding, targeted incentives, and increased private-sector coordination  --  to support research and enable progress.CooperationReach unprecedented levels of cooperation._cceadec8-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d32.2Cancer CentersWe'll encourage leading cancer centers to reach unprecedented levels of cooperation, so we can learn more about this terrible disease and how to stop it in its tracks.Medical & Research DataRevolutionize how medical and research data is shared and used._cceadf5e-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d32.3InnovatorsData and technology innovators can play a role in revolutionizing how medical and research data is shared and used to reach new breakthroughs.CommunicationImprove communication with doctors across the United States and around the world._cceadfea-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d32.4Oncology CommunityDoctorsWe will help the oncology community improve communication with doctors across the United States and around the world, so the same care provided to patients at the world's best cancer centers is available to everyone who needs it.Patient InputEnsure that the patient community is heard_cceae094-be14-11e5-9be2-7b8a17d502d32.5Cancer PatientsFamilies of Cancer PatientsAnd we will ensure that the patient community is heard  --  so patients and their families are treated as partners in care, with access to their own data and the opportunity to contribute to research.2016-01-122020-01-122016-01-18https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/01/12/inspiring-new-generation-defy-bounds-innovation-moonshot-cure-cancerOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net