New NCI Director Has Lofty Goals for the Agency

Abstract: In her first dialogue with members of the public, W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, the NCI’s new director, said she has ambitious goals for the agency, such as increasing paylines for research, incorporating AI into oncology more broadly, and addressing inequalities in cancer care. However, 5 months into the fiscal year (FY), the agency still lacks an appropriation for FY 2024.