With increasing appreciation for the interdisciplinarity needed for the success of cancer research, we asked — how can a seemingly disconnected discipline like art support researchers? Here, we explore ‘cancer art’ projects that enable new conversations for a broader audience, advocate for policy and disparity issues, and lead to creative innovations for research.
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Deb, D., Shoreibah, S. & Danino, T. Reimagining cancer research with art. Nat Rev Cancer 22, 191–192 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41568-022-00452-7
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