The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research
Connecting the Cancer Community
An Annual Plan and Budget Proposal for FY2009
- Foreword: Director's Introduction
- I. Empowering Cancer Research
As the leader of the National Cancer Program, NCI plays
the central role in bringing together basic and clinical researchers, patients, health care workers, care givers, policy makers and
advocates in a common cause.
- II. Reaching All Communities Touched by Cancer
Part of NCI's mandate
is to disseminate new knowledge and best practices, as well as clinical trial opportunities, to physicians and patients, in the communities
where they live and work. Additional progress will only continue if we make a concerted effort to identify, nurture, and train the next
generation of talented researchers and clinicians.
- III. The Promise of Prevention and Early Diagnosis
For most of the
cancer's we treat, NCI's approach to cancer prevention is defined by the use of advanced tools and technologies to dissect the molecular
events associated with the molecular mechanisms and early signs of cancer development.
- IV. NCI at a Glance
As the leader of the National Cancer Program, NCI is committed to enabling the
connection between academia, the private sector, and other federal agencies to drive progress for cancer patients and their families. Across
its intramural and extramural efforts NCI supports basic, translational, clinical, and population research, technology development
initiatives, research training and career development programs.
- V. The 2009 Budget (Professional Judgment Budget)
Successful outcomes from cancer research are the
product of significant investments, not just of financial resources, but of time and professional dedication.
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