The Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program is a trans-National
Cancer Institute (NCI) program supporting investigator-initiated informatics technology
development driven by critical needs in cancer research. The program began in 2012 and
was first renewed in 2015. In support of a second renewal request, NCI requires an
independent evaluation of the program. In February 2018, NCI asked the IDA Science and
Technology Policy Institute (STPI) to conduct three activities: (1) facilitate an expert panel
process intended to provide evaluative insights regarding the program’s rationale and
impact to date; (2) survey current and former ITCR awardees to identify the program’s role
in fostering collaboration; and (3) conduct a set of case studies of ITCR impact at an award
level. This report responds to the third and final charge.