NCI begins rewrite of cancer center grant guidelines; will allow clinical investigator support. Goal is to implement P30-P50 working group recommendations, simplify guidelines, Karen Antman tells advisory board.
NCI considers allowing some centers to opt out of site visits.
Board of Scientific Advisors discussion: Are peer reviewers correctly interpreting the guidelines?
Also in this 8-page issue: John Mendelsohn selected for BMS award. National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and The Wellness Community begin advocacy initiative.
Business & Regulatory Report March edition (8 pages) included.
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