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About NCI-Frederick
Bench to Bedside gives an overview of NCI-Frederick, with its focus on translating results of laboratory research into new treatments for cancer and AIDS. The report highlights 2006 accomplishments and describes NCI-Frederick's partnerships with academic, private sector, and government scientists in their efforts to improve the health of the nation.
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The National Cancer Institute at Frederick (NCI-Frederick), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is one of two NCI campuses. The NCI's clinical
researchers, and the NIH
Clinical Center are located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NCI's Frederick campus is located within Fort Detrick, a U.S. Army base
in Frederick, MD.
NCI-Frederick focuses on direct research aimed at identifying the causes of cancer, AIDS, and related diseases. More than 100 scientists are
investigating the genetic, molecular, environmental, and behavioral factors that contribute to human cancers, as well as identifying new targets for
cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NCI-Frederick also provides core scientific expertise and advanced technology development to NCI,
NIAID (the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases), and other components of NIH via the Advanced Technology Program
(ATP) and other programs directed by SAIC-Frederick, Inc., a subsidiary of Science Applications International Corporation. Learn more about NCI-Frederick by reading Bench to Bedside.
If you are planning to visit NCI-Frederick, the links below will be helpful to you.
Maps & Directions: Useful maps and driving directions.
General Contact: NCI-Frederick phone number, address, and other useful information.
Campus Security:
Requirements for entrance at the Main Gate on Seventh Street.
Shuttle Schedule: Free shuttle service to/from NCI's Bethesda and Frederick campuses is available.
NCI Administration: NCI management and administrative offices located in Frederick.
Contractors Four on-site contractors provide scientific, technical, and operations management support:
Ft. Detrick Home: Learn more about the U.S. Army Garrison.
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