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Consortia (EGRP Facilitated and Funded)
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Consortia Facilitated and Funded by
Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program
The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) is deeply involved in supporting consortia that can conduct the types of large-scale epidemiologic studies needed to address complex questions about the etiology of cancer. EGRP provides support in numerous ways such as through grant support, assistance in identifying partners with similar research interests, advice on policies and processes that have proven successful with other consortia, participation on steering committees, and in evaluating established consortia. Specific
types of assistance are available for initial conceptualization of consortia
and for emerging and established consortia.
The ways in which epidemiologists approach study of cancer etiology is being revolutionized by advances in knowledge about the human genome and the development of genomic technologies. Increasingly epidemiologists are turning to consortial approaches to tackle complex research questions that cannot be answered through the efforts of investigators at a single institution. These new relationships offer exciting opportunities for undertaking studies. They enable investigators to expand the size of their study populations, share data and resources, and benefit from each other’s expertise. These relationships also may create opportunities for new interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research collaborations.
EGRP is supporting about 30
consortia focusing on numerous types of cancer. These consortia
include cohort, case-control, and familial studies. Among the most notable
consortia are:
- Cohort Consortium (CoCo) – an
international collaboration of investigators responsible for more than
30 independently funded population cohorts. Members of the consortium
have partnered to conduct gene-environment studies of breast, prostate,
and pancreatic cancer.
- International Consortium of Investigators Working
on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Epidemiologic Studies (InterLymph) – a group of international
investigators who have completed or have ongoing case-control studies
and who discuss and undertake research projects that pool data across
studies or otherwise undertake collaborative research.
- Melanoma Genomics Consortium (genoMEL) – a group of international
investigators working on the genetics of familial melanoma.
Contact Us
 To discuss programmatic or scientific issues concerning consortia, please contact:
Daniela Seminara, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Scientific Consortia Coordinator
phone: (301) 594-7347
fax: (301) 435-5477
e-mail: seminard@mail.nih.gov
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