The process of data harmonization in cancer research faces several challenges:
Data Heterogeneity: Cancer datasets vary in terms of format, scale, and quality. Harmonizing these diverse datasets requires sophisticated techniques to standardize and integrate data. Privacy Concerns: Patient data is sensitive and must be handled with strict privacy and security measures. Ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR is essential. Technical Complexity: Integrating data from different sources involves complex processes such as data cleaning, normalization, and annotation. Advanced computational tools and expertise are required to manage these tasks.
