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George Weiner: Cancer centers are special, as are site visits in CCSG review

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The cancer center program of the NCI is a success that is admired not only within the NIH but worldwide. This is due, in large part, to the cancer center review process that has evolved and strengthened over the years. 

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George J. Weiner, MD
Professor of internal medicine-hematology, oncology, and blood & marrow transplantation, Professor of pharmaceutical sciences and experimental therapeutics, CE Block Chair of Cancer Research, Director emeritus, University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
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George J. Weiner, MD
Professor of internal medicine-hematology, oncology, and blood & marrow transplantation, Professor of pharmaceutical sciences and experimental therapeutics, CE Block Chair of Cancer Research, Director emeritus, University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
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