Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center AI Landscape Survey

Purpose: This brief survey will help us understand how AI is currently being used across MSTCC and identify opportunities to support your research. Your responses will inform our strategic planning for AI resources and training.
Estimated completion time: 5-10 minutes

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1. Research Focus: What best describes your primary research area? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

Basic/fundamental research

Translational research

Clinical research

Clinical care/patient-facing activities

Education/training

Administration/operations

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2. AI Familiarity: How would you describe your current familiarity with AI/machine learning tools? (Required.)

Novice – Limited exposure; unsure how AI might apply to my work

Aware – General understanding; have tried basic tools but not regularly

Competent – Regular user; comfortable with common AI applications

Proficient – Integrate AI into workflows; can evaluate AI outputs critically

Expert – Develop or train AI models; deep technical understanding

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3. Current AI Tools Use: Which AI tools have you used for research or clinical work in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

General-purpose AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot)

Literature/research tools (Elicit, Consensus, Semantic Scholar, Scite)

Writing/editing tools (Grammarly AI, Paperpal, Writefull)

Coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Replit)

Image/pathology analysis tools (PathAI, Paige, QuPath with ML)

Statistical/data analysis tools (DataRobot, SPSS Modeler, custom ML pipelines)

Clinical decision support tools or other (please specify)

I have not used AI tools

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4. Paid AI Subscriptions: Are you currently paying for any AI tools (personally or through research funds)? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

ChatGPT Plus/Team/Enterprise

Claude Pro/Team

Microsoft Copilot Pro

GitHub Copilot

API access to foundation models (OpenAI API, Anthropic API, etc.)

I only use free tiers

I do not use AI tools

Specialized research AI tools (please specify)

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5. Current AI Applications: For what purposes do you currently use AI tools? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

Literature review and synthesis

Grant or manuscript writing/editing

Data analysis or statistical support

Code writing or debugging

Image or pathology analysis

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Educational content development

Administrative tasks

I do not currently use AI tools

Other (please specify)

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6. Barriers to AI Adoption: What are the primary barriers preventing you from using AI more extensively? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

Uncertainty about data privacy/HIPAA compliance

Lack of time to learn new tools

Unclear which tools are appropriate for my needs

Concerns about accuracy/reliability of AI outputs

Cost of paid tools

Lack of institutional guidance or support

Unclear how AI applies to my specific research area

Concerns about academic integrity or authorship

Technical complexity

No significant barriers – I use AI as much as I need

Other (please specify)

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7. Priority Needs: In which areas would AI support be MOST valuable to your work? (Rank your top 3, with 1 being highest priority) (Required.)

	1	2	3
Accelerating literature reviews and evidence synthesis	Accelerating literature reviews and evidence synthesis 1	Accelerating literature reviews and evidence synthesis 2	Accelerating literature reviews and evidence synthesis 3
Clinical trial matching and patient identification	Clinical trial matching and patient identification 1	Clinical trial matching and patient identification 2	Clinical trial matching and patient identification 3
Molecular/genomic data interpretation	Molecular/genomic data interpretation 1	Molecular/genomic data interpretation 2	Molecular/genomic data interpretation 3
Pathology image analysis	Pathology image analysis 1	Pathology image analysis 2	Pathology image analysis 3
Grant writing and editing support	Grant writing and editing support 1	Grant writing and editing support 2	Grant writing and editing support 3
Data analysis and biostatistics	Data analysis and biostatistics 1	Data analysis and biostatistics 2	Data analysis and biostatistics 3
Automating routine documentation	Automating routine documentation 1	Automating routine documentation 2	Automating routine documentation 3
Translating findings for different audiences	Translating findings for different audiences 1	Translating findings for different audiences 2	Translating findings for different audiences 3

Other (please specify)

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8. AI and EHR Data: Do you use EHR data in your research? If so, what challenges do you encounter with accessing EHR? (Required.)

I don’t use EHR data in my research and have no interest in using EHR data

I don’t know how to search EHR for research purposes

There are challenges with IRB/HIPAA compliance that prevent me from searching EHR data

I don’t know how to use the existing tools (e.g. AIR.MS) to access EHR data

I have funding limitations that preclude me from using Mount Sinai Data Warehouse to access EHR data

Use of EHR data requires significant time expenditure for manual chart reviews

There is a challenge to link data from different databases (e.g., BioRepository and EHR, Cancer Registry, or BioMe)

Other, please specify

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9. AI Tools for EHR Research: If AI tools could help you easily access EHR for research, what type of data would you be interested in? (Required.)

Patient demographics, clinical data (e.g. comorbidities), treatments, outcomes, and vital status information

Test results (e.g. laboratory data)

Pathology data and images

Radiology data and images

Somatic DNA data (e.g. targeted molecular profiling, whole exome sequencing, RNA sequencing)

Germline DNA data

Family cancer history

Other, please specify

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10. Training Interest: What type of AI training or support would be most useful to you? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

Introductory overview of AI capabilities and limitations

Hands-on workshops with specific tools

Best practices for prompt engineering and getting quality outputs

Domain-specific sessions (AI for pathology, genomics, clinical trials, etc.)

Guidance on compliance, ethics, and responsible AI use

One-on-one consultations for specific projects

Written guides and self-paced resources

Regular office hours with AI experts

I don’t need additional training

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11. Engagement interest: Would you be interested in participating in any of the following? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

Pilot project testing new AI tools or workflows

AI working group or advisory committee

Sharing a successful AI use case from your work

Collaborating with AI/data science teams on a research project

Beta testing Mount Sinai AI platforms (e.g., AIRMS applications)

None at this time

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12. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your AI needs, experiences, or concerns?

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13. Optional: Contact Information
If you’re interested in being contacted about AI initiatives, pilot projects, or training opportunities, please provide your information below

Name

Department/Division

Thank you for completing this survey. Your input will directly shape MSTCC’s AI strategy

Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center AI Landscape Survey

Question Title

* 1. Research Focus: What best describes your primary research area? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 2. AI Familiarity: How would you describe your current familiarity with AI/machine learning tools? (Required.)

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* 3. Current AI Tools Use: Which AI tools have you used for research or clinical work in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 4. Paid AI Subscriptions: Are you currently paying for any AI tools (personally or through research funds)? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 5. Current AI Applications: For what purposes do you currently use AI tools? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 6. Barriers to AI Adoption: What are the primary barriers preventing you from using AI more extensively? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

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* 7. Priority Needs: In which areas would AI support be MOST valuable to your work? (Rank your top 3, with 1 being highest priority) (Required.)

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* 8. AI and EHR Data: Do you use EHR data in your research? If so, what challenges do you encounter with accessing EHR? (Required.)

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* 9. AI Tools for EHR Research: If AI tools could help you easily access EHR for research, what type of data would you be interested in? (Required.)

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* 10. Training Interest: What type of AI training or support would be most useful to you? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 11. Engagement interest: Would you be interested in participating in any of the following? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 12. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your AI needs, experiences, or concerns?

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* 13. Optional: Contact InformationIf you’re interested in being contacted about AI initiatives, pilot projects, or training opportunities, please provide your information below

1. Research Focus: What best describes your primary research area? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

2. AI Familiarity: How would you describe your current familiarity with AI/machine learning tools? (Required.)

3. Current AI Tools Use: Which AI tools have you used for research or clinical work in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

4. Paid AI Subscriptions: Are you currently paying for any AI tools (personally or through research funds)? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

5. Current AI Applications: For what purposes do you currently use AI tools? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

6. Barriers to AI Adoption: What are the primary barriers preventing you from using AI more extensively? (Select up to 3) (Required.)

7. Priority Needs: In which areas would AI support be MOST valuable to your work? (Rank your top 3, with 1 being highest priority) (Required.)

8. AI and EHR Data: Do you use EHR data in your research? If so, what challenges do you encounter with accessing EHR? (Required.)

9. AI Tools for EHR Research: If AI tools could help you easily access EHR for research, what type of data would you be interested in? (Required.)

10. Training Interest: What type of AI training or support would be most useful to you? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

11. Engagement interest: Would you be interested in participating in any of the following? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

12. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your AI needs, experiences, or concerns?

13. Optional: Contact Information
If you’re interested in being contacted about AI initiatives, pilot projects, or training opportunities, please provide your information below