Purpose and Goals

Meeting Overview

• Background information and purpose (pdf))

Purpose and Goals

• Convene experts for a trans-NCI translational science meeting
• Showcase NCI-supported translational research
• Expand range of collaborations and interactions between NCI-supported investigators and mechanisms
• Explore potential for translational research prioritization and acceleration as recommended by the Translational Research Working Group (TRWG)
• Enhance knowledge and use of the TRWG pathways
• Discuss example “Translational Research Opportunities” and the information necessary to evaluate and prioritize translational research projects
• Demonstrate that there are compelling translational research opportunities that warrant acceleration

Translational Research Opportunity Information Guides
These Guides provide a structured format to gather information on Translational Research Opportunities.

• Agents Pathway Opportunity Information Guide (pdf)
• Biospecimen Pathway Opportunity Information Guide (pdf)
• Imaging Pathway Opportunity Information Guide (pdf)
• Immune Responses Modifier Pathway Opportunity Information Guide (pdf)
• Interventive Devices Pathway Opportunity Information Guide (pdf)
• Lifestyle Alterations Pathway Opportunity Information Guide (pdf)

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