# Cancer-Killing Citizen Science Cell Slider Brings Together People to Help Identify Cancer Cells By Erin Fox | Published 2013-02-18 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-slider References: [cellslider.net](http://www.cellslider.net/) With where we are in modern technology and scientific breakthrough, one would think we would have found a cure for cancer; however, most companies don't have the man power to help with this research. Cell Slider has asked the general public to help identify anomalies in technologically projected cell slides. This kind of citizen science has become a hot topic, as it brings together the public to help put an end to cancer. With Cell Slider, cancer cells are taken and put onto their website. Once projected on the screen, a pattern of the cell is changed into a long amalga rhythm of tiny dots. If the dots don't line up, then one would highlight the section and this would notify the Cancer Research UK board. Interested in how it got started? You can watch this [video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvmwE2hsTjM&feature=youtu.be) and see its origins. **Contact Information** Cell Slider [website](http://www.cellslider.net/) Cell Slider [video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvmwE2hsTjM&feature=youtu.be) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Citizen Science:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage public participation in scientific research, such as identifying cancer cells, to accelerate breakthrough innovations. - **Crowdsourcing:** Companies can tap into the collective wisdom of the public to solve complex problems, like identifying anomalies in cell slides, leading to disruptive advancements in various industries. - **Collaborative Research:** Opportunity to create collaborative platforms that connect scientists, researchers, and the public, fostering knowledge sharing and accelerating discoveries in the fight against cancer. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Application of citizen science and crowdsourcing in healthcare industry can lead to more accurate diagnosis and faster development of treatments for various diseases, including cancer. - **Technology:** Integration of crowd-powered platforms and advanced imaging technologies in the technology industry can revolutionize scientific research processes and open up new possibilities for medical breakthroughs. - **Nonprofit:** Citizen science initiatives provide opportunities for nonprofits to engage the public in meaningful contributions to scientific research, enabling efficient allocation of resources and fostering greater public awareness and support for important causes like cancer research. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [International Awareness-Bringing Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steps-against-cancer.md) - [Sonic Cell Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-most-beautiful-sound.md) - [AI Cancer Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensorscan.md) - [AI-Enabled Cervical Cancer Screeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobileodt.md) - [Cancer-Detecting AI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paige.md) - [At-Home Cancer Screening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mfine.md) - [Breast Cancer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-cancer-center.md) - [Canadian Cancer Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellspring-cancer-support.md) - [Ovarian Cancer Research Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovarian-cancer-research.md)