Amazon Web Services Partners with Memorial Sloan Kettering to Advance Cancer Treatment

New York, NY - June 29, 2023 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) have announced a partnership to develop a longitudinal data resource for cancer research. The goal is to empower MSK researchers and providers to track patient cancer progression and improve treatment personalization.

Key Points:

* AWS and MSK will collaborate to build a high-quality dataset with up-to-date cancer research data.
* This data will facilitate the validation and improvement of cancer research findings through partnerships.
* Computable disease trajectories will enable researchers to track cancer changes over time.
* Advanced tumor and clinical response predictions combined with data-driven insights will enhance patient care.

In a statement, the companies emphasized that the partnership aims to "build a high-quality, up-to-date longitudinal data resource for cancer research at MSK, as well as serve as a source for validating and improving cancer research with partners."

Dr. Anaeze Offodile II, chief strategy officer at MSK, acknowledged that while AI in healthcare is still in its early stages, building models is crucial for evaluation. He stated, "There's a lot of attention on AI, but I'll say it's still a nascent field. With humility, we certainly don't want to overstate what we can accomplish, but we have maximized the odds of success."

AWS has previously partnered with GE Healthcare for healthcare delivery initiatives. However, the company emphasizes that the technology is still in the research phase and not yet ready for full-scale deployment.

About Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, provides cloud computing services to various industries, including healthcare. Its offerings include storage, computing, database, analytics, networking, machine learning, and artificial intelligence services.

About Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)

MSK is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research center. It is the largest private cancer center in the United States and has played a significant role in advancing cancer research and treatment methods.