Clinical Biomarker Discovery Initiative would speed progress in early detection and measurement of response to therapy, Leland Hartwell tells NCI.
Also in this 8-page issue: Dept. of Justice, Congress to investigate Merck and FDA actions on Vioxx; FDA asks IOM to study its monitoring system for approved drugs.
NCI appoints Robert Young chairman of the Board of Scientific Advisors, reappoints Ellen Sigal, and names 11 new members to board. Earnest Hawk to direct NCI Office of Centers, Training and Resources.
St. Jude Children’s wins NCI contract for Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program.
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