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Unlocking the Dark Genome of Cancer: A Landmark Collaboration Between BioCytics and UNC Charlotte
Collaboration with UNC Charlotte – 7/20/26
BioCytics and UNC Charlotte, along with Carolina BioOncology Institute, are embarking on a new project to study as-yet unidentified sequences in the human genome that might be responsible for cancer cell growth and treatment response. BioCytics’ Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Renaud Warin, and UNC Charlotte Associate Professor, Dr. Richard White III, are embarking on a collaboration that involves studying the “dark genome” of cancer cells. The dark genome is the portion of the genome (approximately 98%) that does not directly code for a protein. The goal of this project is to identify viral and immune sequences involved in the progression of cancer and immune response to cancer.
Dr. John Powderly Heads Discussion Group at openEHR International and HL7’s 2026 “Converge and Collaborate” Meeting
Converge and Collaborate – 5/14/26
On May 12th and 13th in Dublin, Ireland, openEHR International and HL7 (Health Level Seven) hosted their second annual in-person meeting called “Converge and Collaborate”. With an overall focus on cancer treatment support, this meeting also had the broader aim of increasing the collaborative agenda at the heart of these two organizations, which is improving interoperability for healthcare data exchange.
Dr. John Powderly, President and CEO of both Carolina BioOncology Institute and BioCytics, led a working group discussion around the idea of the convergence of Clinical Research and Informatics. He was also able to explain to an interested audience about the openEHR Affiliate Program, which allows any country or specific field in the medical/health sciences to form a group as part of openEHR International. These Affiliate Groups help with digital transformation initiatives in all areas where clinical data standards are used or needed.
Dr. Powderly Keynote Speaker at “Hope is Not a Workflow” Symposium
Hope is Not a Workflow – 3/25/26
Dr. Powderly was recently a Keynote Speaker at an event organized by “Hope is Not a Workflow” cell and gene therapy (C>) stakeholder collective partnership. Taking place on March 25, 2026, in Research Triangle Park, the daylong symposium focused on advancing manufacturing for C>.
Dr. Powderly’s Episodes on the “TIL Talks” Podcast
TIL Talks by Chris White – 2/13/26
Dr. Powderly has been a guest on the podcast “TIL Talks” with host Chris White, a mucosal melanoma survivor, on several occasions over the past few months. Topics discussed include cell therapy, neoantigens, tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, checkpoint inhibitors, clinical trials, and patient awareness, among many other points of conversation related to cancer and cancer treatments.
Please see the list of episodes in the article available via the link below that provides the subject of each conversation and a link to a YouTube video recording of the full-length podcasts.


