Past Bulletins and News Flashes - 2007
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Flash, December 26, 2007
Abstract Deadline for Cancer Survivorship Research Conference is Jan.
16
The Fourth Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference will be
held June 18-20, 2008, in Atlanta, GA. The theme of the conference
is Cancer Survivorship Research: Mapping the New
Challenges. The deadline
for abstract submission is midnight (EST), January
16, 2008.
The conference
is cosponsored by NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS),
which is part of our Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
(DCCPS); the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Behavioral Research
Center; and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Please direct any
questions about abstract content to Abstract Committee Co-Chairs Noreen
M. Aziz, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., NCI OCS, tel.: (301) 496-0598, e-mail: na45f@nih.gov; and Tenbroeck Smith, M.A., ACS, tel.: (404) 327-6442;
e-mail: Tenbroeck.Smith@cancer.org.
News
Flash, December 18, 2007
Elizabeth Gillanders, Ph.D., Joins EGRP as a Program Director
Elizabeth (Liz) Gillanders, Ph.D.,
has joined EGRP as a Program Director in its Host Susceptibility Factors
Branch from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). At NHGRI
she was a senior research fellow and earlier headed its Genetic Epidemiology
Unit within the Cancer Genetics Branch. Her research at NHGRI centered on
family-based studies of cancer susceptibility, with an emphasis on melanoma,
prostate cancer, and breast cancer. Recently, Dr. Gillanders has been involved
in a genome-wide association study of melanoma supported by a Research Training
Fellowship in the genetic epidemiology of the cancer.
Dr. Gillanders received her B.A. from The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg,
VA; B.S. in Molecular Genetics from The Johns Hopkins University, and Ph.D.
in Genetic Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public
Health, Baltimore, MD, where she investigated genetic factors contributing
to melanoma susceptibility. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she teaches an introductory
human genetics course.
News
Flash, November 1, 2007
EGRP Cosponsors Program Announcements on Ethical, Legal, Social
Implications of Human Genome Research
NCI’s Epidemiology and
Genetics Research Program (EGRP) is cosponsoring two Program Announcements
(PAs) to stimulate Research Project Grants (R01) and Small Research
Grants (R03) on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI)
of human genome research. The National Human Genome Research Institute
(NHGRI) is the lead sponsor of the PAs. Several other Institutes of
the National Institutes of Health (NIH) also are cosponsoring these
PAs. For details, refer to the PAs, which were issued in the NIH Guide
for Grants and Contracts on October 26, 2007.
- PA-08-012 for R01s - encourages research projects that anticipate, analyze, and address
the ethical, legal, and social implications of the discovery and use
of new information and technologies resulting from human genomic research.
Of particular interest are studies that examine issues and, where appropriate,
develop policy options in the areas of: (1) translation of genomic
information to improved human health; (2) conduct of genomic research;
(3) intellectual property issues surrounding access to and use of genomic
information; (4) nonmedical applications of genomic technologies and
information; (5) impact of genomics on concepts of race, ethnicity,
kinship, and individual and group identity; (6) implications of uncovering
genetic contributions to not only disease, but also “normal” human
traits and behaviors; and (7) ethical boundaries for the uses of genomics.
- PA-08-013 for R03s - encourages studies specifically to: (1) encourage
the development of small, focused research projects by legal, historical,
ethics, humanities, social sciences, and behavioral scholars; (2) support
exploratory studies that may provide preliminary findings or pilot
data for larger research proposals; (3) support the secondary analysis
of existing data; (4) support the development of new methodologies;
and (5) stimulate and facilitate the entry of promising new investigators
into ELSI research.
The PAs, PA-08-012 for R01s and PA-08-013 for R03s,
appear in the NIH Guide.
Direct scientific inquiries about research proposals in response to
these PAs and relevant to NCI’s EGRP to Carol Kasten, M.D., e-mail:
kastenca@mail.nih.gov.
Scientific inquiries about proposals relevant
to NHGRI may be directed to Jean McEwen, J.D., Ph.D., e-mail: jean.mcewen@nih.hhs.gov;
and Elizabeth Thomson, D.N.Sc., R.N., e-mail: et22s@nih.gov.
News
Flash, October 25, 2007
Grant Application Delays Permitted Due To California Fires
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) realizes that there will be
problems for organizations in submitting grant applications due to the
wildfires in California and subsequent closures/evacuations. The
usual NIH practice for such circumstances will apply. Paper and
electronic applications that are submitted late because of the wildfires
should include a cover letter noting the reasons for the delay. It
is not necessary to get permission in advance for fire-related delays
in grant application submissions. It is expected that the delay
will generally not exceed the time period that an institution is closed
or an evacuation order is imposed.
The above notice appeared in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts NOT-OD-08-009
- Call for Applications Invited for Cancer Research
in Ireland
- RFA Announced for U.S.-India Bilateral Collaborative
Research Partnerships on the Prevention of HIV/AIDS
News Flash, July 23, 2007
NIH Extends Deadline for R01 New Investigator, PAR-07-345, and
PAR-06-294 Applications in Response to July
20, 2007, Submission Deadline
The following opportunities with submission deadlines of Friday, July 20,
2007, will have two extra business days (until Tuesday, July 24) to submit
their applications:
- New Investigator -- R01
- PAR-06-294 -- Small Grants Program for Cancer Epidemiology (R03):
- PAR-07-345 -- Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Research Opportunities (R21):
This extension applies to the July 20, 2007, submission deadline and
these opportunities only. The change is being made to accommodate applicants
who were unable to submit their applications due to a Grants.gov system
failure that began late Thursday, July 19, and extended into Friday, July
20.
A Notice in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts with this same
text will be issued shortly.
- EGRP Reorganizes To Better Address Today’s
Cancer Epidemiological Scientific Questions
- EGRP Grantees Meet To Stimulate Research on Rare
Cancers
- Conference Focuses Attention on Vitamin D and
Cancer Research
- EGRP Staff News
- Funding Opportunities
- Funding Opportunities Sponsored by EGRP
- Update on Funding Opportunities for Small
Businesses
- Proposals Sought on Improving Diet and
Physical Activity Assessment
- RFA for Proposals on Biology of Breast Pre-Malignancies
- NIH Pathway to Independence Award Offers
Support for New Investigators
- Our Grantees' Research Highlighted Online
- Grantsmanship
- New Online Training Resources on Electronic
Submissions Now Available
- NIH Changes Standard Receipt Dates for Grant
Applications
- Advance Notice of 8 Weeks a MUST to Submit
Large-Budget Epidemiology Applications!
- Multiple Principal Investigator Option
on Grants Expanded
- Data-Sharing Information Resources
Available for You
- EGRP-Supported Services and Research Resources
- EGRP Provides Assistance To Develop Cancer
Epidemiology Consortia
- Long Island Breast Cancer GIS Available for Use,
Custom Extensions Available
- Breast and Colon Cancer Family Registries
- Cancer Genetics Network
- Other Sources of Information on Grant Policies
and Funding
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Flashes
News Flash, May 16, 2007
NCI Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program Seeks Four Branch Chiefs
The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) of the National Cancer
Institute (NCI) has newly reorganized to better advance and serve today's
scientific questions in cancer epidemiology research, and seeks four branch
chiefs. EGRP is the largest funder of etiologic cancer epidemiology grants
nationally and worldwide. The positions are advertised via USAJOBS,
with applications due by Thursday, June 7, 2007.
The four new positions are to lead the:
- Modifiable Risk Factors Branch which plans,
develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of
extramural epidemiologic research in the etiology of cancer in human populations
relating to factors that may be modifiable such as diet and nutrition,
alcohol, physical activity and energy balance, tobacco, infectious diseases,
physical and chemical agents, and medical exposures including medications
and treatments;
- Host Susceptibility Factors Branch which plans,
develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of
extramural epidemiologic research in the etiology of cancer in human populations
related to host (i.e., personal) susceptibility factors such as genetic,
epigenetic, immunological and hormonal biological pathways, and social,
cultural and race/ethnic factors;
- Methods and Technologies Branch which plans, develops,
directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of extramural
research related to methods to address epidemiologic data collection, study
design and analysis and modify technological approaches developed in the
context of other research endeavors for use as biomarkers and methods to
understand cancer susceptibility; and
- Clinical and Translational Epidemiology
Branch which
plans, develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program
of extramural epidemiologic research in human populations related to clinical
factors that influence development of cancer among persons with underlying
diseases and conditions; the progression, recurrence, and mortality from
cancer; and new primary cancers.
Qualifications: U.S. citizenship is a requirement. A doctoral degree
and formal training in epidemiology are required. The applicant also must
have the ability to organize and manage groups and multifaceted scientific
projects; the ability to plan, direct and conduct large-scale cancer epidemiology
studies; skill in establishing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships
with Federal, national, and international organizations' researchers; and
the ability to communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Salary Range: The position is at the GS-15 level for which the
pay range is $110,363 - $143,471. Relocation expenses may be paid.
EGRP is part of NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
(DCCPS). Its offices are located in Rockville, Md., a suburb of Washington,
D.C. Further information about EGRP.
The position is advertised on the USAJOBS Web site as Supervisory Interdisciplinary
(NCI). To be considered for this position, candidates must formally apply
through the USAJOBS Web site. Access the complete announcement and application materials by inserting
in the keyword search box the following announcement number if you are
applying from outside the Federal government: NCI-07-180433-DE. Federal
government status candidates apply under announcement number NCI-07-180433-MP.
Physicians may apply under the announcement for Medical Officer: NCI-07-180448-DH.
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Personnel Officer
named in the announcements: Ms. Anne Solomon, tel.: 301-496-8737; fax:
301-496-6168; e-mail: ncihrmcbapps@mail.nih.gov .
NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers.
News Flash, May 8, 2007
NCI Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program Seeks Environmental Epidemiologist
The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP), Division of Cancer
Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), National Cancer Institute (NCI),
has an opening for a senior-level environmental cancer epidemiologist.
The scientist will plan, coordinate, and administer a national extramural
research program in the area of environmental epidemiology of human cancers,
including managing a portfolio of grants in environmental cancer epidemiology
and identifying research opportunities leading to new initiatives. This
position is a wonderful opportunity for the scientist who is interested
in helping to shape the direction of cutting-edge environmental cancer
epidemiology research. The deadline for receipt of applications is May
23, 2007.
Qualifications: U.S. citizenship is a requirement. A doctoral degree
and formal training in epidemiology are required. Candidates must have
knowledge of environmental epidemiologic research methodologies necessary
to develop epidemiologic research studies; ability to administer, conduct,
and evaluate multidisciplinary epidemiologic research; skill in oral communication
as it pertains to a research area; and skill in written communication as
it pertains to a research program area.
Salary range: The position is at the GS 14 level for which the pay range
is $93,822 - $121,967 per year. Relocation expenses may be paid.
EGRP is the largest funder of etiologic cancer epidemiology grants nationally
and worldwide. It supports epidemiologic research in four areas: methods
and technologies for epidemiologic studies; modifiable risk factors (e.g.,
energy balance, chemical and occupational exposures, and infectious agent
exposures); host susceptibility factors (e.g., social, cultural, and race/ethnicity
factors); and clinical and translational research (e.g., risk factors for
second primary cancers and the effects of prophylactic approaches). EGRP's
offices are located in Rockville, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. Further
information about EGRP.
The position is advertised on the USAJOBS
Web site as Health Scientist
Administrator (Epidemiologist). To be considered for this position, candidates
must formally apply through the Web site. Access
the complete announcement and application materials by inserting in the
keyword search box the following announcement number: NCI-07-186302-DE.
After beginning the online application process through the above announcement
number, federal government status candidates will be guided to apply under
announcement number NCI-07-186302-MP.
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Personnel Officer
named in the announcements: Ms. Anne Solomon, tel.: 301-496-8737; fax:
301- 496 6168; e-mail: ncihrmcbapps@mail.nih.gov.
NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
- New Request for Applications: Genome-Wide Studies
in Biorepositories with Electronic Medical Record Data
- Newly Published Research on Lymphoma Shows the
Power of Consortia
- Researchers Find Genetic Risk Factors for Prostate
Cancer
- New Grant Award Program for Innovative Investigators
- Grants Available in Small Business Innovation Research
- Occupational Health and Safety Research PA Reissued
- Administrative Supplement Opportunity in Dissemination
of Surveillance Research
- Funding Opportunities
- Funding Opportunities Sponsored by EGRP
- Update on Funding Opportunities for Small
Businesses
- NIH Sponsors Pathway to Independence Award
- President Bush Participates in Cancer Prevention Roundtable
- Feedback on Center for Scientific Review
- EGRP Staff To Attend AACR Annual Meeting
- EGRP Staff News
- Grantsmanship
- NIH Changes Standard Receipt Dates for Grant
Applications
- Advance Notice of 8 Weeks a MUST to Submit Large-Budget
Epidemiology Applications!
- Multiple Principal Investigator Option on Grants
Expanded
- New Online Training Resources on Electronic Submissions
Now Available
- New Publications
- The Emergence of Networks in Human Genome Epidemiology:
Challenges and Opportunities
- The Nation’s Investment in Cancer
Research-2008 (Bypass Budget)
- NCI Cancer Bulletin
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cancer
Research
- Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
- Sources of Information on Grant Policies, Funding,
and Training
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Flashes
- Program Announcements on Epigenetics Issued
- Provide Feedback on Center for Scientific Review
- Update on Funding Opportunities for Small Businesse
- Program Announcement Reissued on Exfoliated
Cells, Bioactive Food Components, and Cancer
- Four New Papers Focus on Big Science, Evolution of
Epidemiology
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