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Updated: 9/9/08 |
OCCAM's Research Development and Support Program (RDSP)
RDSP Overview
The first Expert Panel on research methodologies focused on the challenges of symptom management research. The panel of experts, which included researchers, physicians, and statisticians, from leading cancer research and treatment centers, reviewed and discussed the state of the science in cancer CAM symptom management. The one and a half day meeting held in November 2001, chaired by Wendy Smith, Ph.D., Director, OCCAM's Research Development and Support Program, and Kristine Nelson, M.D., a medical oncologist at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, focused on topics such as the development of appropriate shams or controls for CAM interventions, development of tools and measurement issues, ethical issues, and potential statistical concerns. The report from this panel: "Expert Panels in Cancer CAM Research: Developing the State of the Science in Research Methodologies. Expert Opinions on Methodology: Development of Cancer CAM Symptom Research" is now available electronically( Final Report from the Expert Panel on Symptom Research ) or in hard copy by contacting ncioccam1-r@mail.nih.gov.
OCCAM is devoted to bringing the latest cancer CAM research data to the NIH community to encourage intramural CAM cancer research and collaboration and to increase awareness among the extramural program staff. To further this mission, a seminar series, was initiated in January 2002. Technical Assistance
Preparing grant applications in cancer CAM can be a challenge. Program staff are available to answer questions and help identify appropriate mechanisms and funding opportunities. Occasionally, Technical Assistance Workshops are sponsored. For additional information or workshop announcements, contact OCCAM at ncioccam1-r@mail.nih.gov.
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