Cancer Genetics Network

Services and Expertise Available

From early in the research planning process, the CGN team can advise investigators on study design and the availability of participants. The team also can provide expertise in biostatistics, statistical genetics, epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, and behavioral research.The Data Coordinating Center can assist with study preparation, database management, logistics, and communications across participating sites to help ensure the success and smooth operation of research projects.

For approved studies, the following CGN services are available for a fee:

• Guidance on developing concept proposals to use CGN resources
• Assistance in the conduct of CGN-approved studies
  • Advice on designing studies to maximize use of CGN resources
  • Assistance in developing new enrollment and data collection protocols and forms
  • Support in developing study protocols and required ancillary documents
  • Assistance in writing Institutional Review Board protocols
• Collection and storage of biospecimens (fresh tissue, RNA, and DNA)
• Informatics services
  • Software development, including computerized followup for study participants and constructing databases with study questionnaires and surveys
  • Data management with a specially adapted version of TrialDB. (TrialDB is a customizable Web-based clinical trials database system that can be used for storing and querying CGN epidemiologic data.)

Please visit the Cancer Genetics Network Coordinating Center Web site for contact information.