Lowy’s AACR keynote: “Unacceptable” disparities in cancer outcomes mar 21st century progress

NCI is “really, really sturdy” and won’t break, former directors Ned Sharpless and Kim Rathmell say at UNC Lineberger symposium

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NCI releases names of members of ad hoc working group—filling the void left by BSA

NCI has released the names of the members of the newly formed ad hoc Working Group on Extramural Research Concepts and Programs. The group will perform the peer review functions of the now-defunct Board of Scientific Advisors.

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Vol.51 No.34

By Sara Willa Ernst

AACR Cancer Progress Report makes the case for federal investment in cancer research

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UCSF awarded $12M SPORE grant to study cancer outcomes for meningioma, prostate cancer, and breast cancer

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center was awarded the Specialized Programs of Research Excellence grant by NCI for a combined program focused on cancer outcomes.

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Vol.51 No.34

In Brief

UTSW receives SPORE grant from NCI to study liver cancer

The Liver Tumor Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center has been selected by NCI as a Specialized Program of Research Excellence.

September 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

In Brief

Yale receives renewed lung cancer SPORE grant from NCI

Yale Cancer Center’s Specialized Program of Research Excellence in Lung Cancer was awarded a renewal grant from NCI for year 11 of the program.

September 19, 2025

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Lowy’s AACR keynote: “Unacceptable” disparities in cancer outcomes mar 21st century progress

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