When: February 20, 2007, 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
Where: Nationwide
Institute: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

The NCI Office of Liaison Activities (OLA) is pleased to offer Understanding NCI, a monthly teleconference series on cross-cutting issues in cancer research. Members of cancer advocacy organizations, survivors, family, and friends are encouraged to participate in each call to learn more about NCI's important cancer research programs and how advocates are involved. Callers will have the opportunity to ask questions of panel members.

The first call in 2007 offers a discussion of “The Importance of the NCI Bypass Budget and Strategic Plan for Patient Advocates” with guest speaker Ms. Cherie Nichols, director of NCI’s Office of Science Planning and Assessment.

Next Steps
All you need to participate is a phone. No registration is required, and participation is free. The number for live call-in is (800) 857-6584, and the passcode is BUDGET.

A playback of the entire session will be available toll-free at (800) 756-0715 one hour after the call ends and will be accessible until March 20, 2007.

For more information, contact OLA at liaison@od.nci.nih.gov or (301) 594-3194.

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