title: caNanoLab: data sharing to expedite the use of nanotechnology in biomedicine.
abstract: The use of nanotechnology in biomedicine involves the engineering of nanomaterials to act as therapeutic carriers, targeting agents and diagnostic imaging devices. The application of nanotechnology in cancer aims to transform early detection, targeted therapeutics and cancer prevention and control. To assist in expediting and validating the use of nanomaterials in biomedicine, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology, in collaboration with the NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer (Alliance), has developed a data sharing portal called caNanoLab. caNanoLab provides access to experimental and literature curated data from the NCI Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory, the Alliance and the greater cancer nanotechnology community.
authors.affiliation: Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gaheen
authors.affiliation: Office of Cancer Nanotechnology Research, Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
authors.forename: George W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Hinkal
authors.affiliation: Office of Cancer Nanotechnology Research, Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
authors.forename: Stephanie A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.affiliation: Essential Software, Inc., Potomac, MD 20854, USA.
authors.forename: Michal
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lijowski
authors.affiliation: Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Rockville, MD 20850, USA.
authors.forename: Mervi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heiskanen
authors.affiliation: Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Rockville, MD 20850, USA.
authors.forename: Juli D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Klemm