Oncology practice and research have been permeated and transformed by informatics - while some changes have been very apparent and welcome, others have occurred in the background without us noticing and, in some cases, we find ourselves depending on informatics without ever having asked for it. The new "Informatics and Oncology" section will provide a forum within the journal to address the intersection between oncology and informatics. This evolving field extends beyond the scope and expertise of any single individual; oncology informatics is multi-professional by nature. The diverse editorship aims to provide balanced insights into this new and exciting area.