NCI advisors approved a proposal to set aside $75 million over the next five years to fund centers to study nutrition, energy balance, and physical activity. Also Board approves concepts for Cancer Disparities Networks, research in palliative care, and career awards for quantitative scientists.
ASSIST evaluation finds proven methods help states fight tobacco.
Latest U.S. cancer statistics cover 84% of population.
NCI awards $42 million for prevention trials consortium.
ACS names new officers.
Antman, Clanton begin work at NCI.
Sausville to lead clinical research at Maryland.
Funding Opportunities listed.
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