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Enabling the Evolution of Oncology 1
Radio transcripts from the 1960s reveal how a relatively new technology, the computer, had begun to alter research and the practice of medicine. "We have made extensive use [of computers] so far, but I think much more lies in the future," said then NCI Director Dr. Carl G. Baker during one such interview. "Massive amounts of information accumulate very rapidly." Read More >
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The Most Promising Opportunity
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Last week I had the pleasure of addressing the NCI Director's Consumer Liaison Group, informally known as the DCLG. The DCLG held its spring meeting in Austin, Texas, where they hosted a forum to explore community priorities. The members also discussed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) and the opportunities for progress it presents.
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NCI Cancer Bulletin
The NCI Cancer Bulletin is a biweekly online newsletter designed to provide useful, timely information about cancer research to the cancer community. The newsletter is published approximately 24 times per year by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), with day-to-day operational oversight conducted by federal and contract staff in the NCI Office of Communications and Education.
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Science Serving People 4
Information and resources that communicate to the National Cancer Institute's many constituencies how NCI conducts science, manages its budget, and prepares for future years.
NCI Research Coding and Reporting 5
Frequently asked questions about NCI's process for coding cancer research data to help fulfill its strong commitment to making its research transparent and understandable.
The cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG) Initiative 6
An interactive overview of caBIG, a voluntary network or grid connecting individuals and institutions to enable the sharing of data and tools, creating a World Wide Web of cancer research. The goal is to speed the delivery of innovative approaches for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer 7
This Web site (nano.cancer.gov) presents a comprehensive collection of resources on the efforts to harness the power of nanotechnology to radically change the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer.
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 8
A comprehensive and coordinated effort to accelerate our understanding of the molecular basis of cancer through the application of genome analysis technologies, including large-scale genome sequencing.
NCI Strategic Plan for Leading the Nation to Eliminate the Suffering and Death Due to Cancer 9
This plan sets forth a framework within which NCI can lead and work with others to address some of the most perplexing challenges of cancer.
The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research 10
Each year, as mandated by the National Cancer Act of 1971, NCI prepares a plan for building on research successes, supporting the cancer research workforce with the technologies and resources it needs, and ensuring that research discoveries are applied to improve human health.
NIHSeniorHealth.gov 11
This site makes aging-related health information easily accessible for people seeking reliable, easy-to-understand online health information. It was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, with information from the NCI and other components of the NIH. Topics include breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers.
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Address to AACR
Read Dr. Niederhuber's address to the American Association for Cancer Research on the plan to accelerate cancer research.
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Welcome to NCI
I invite you to explore our Web site to find out more about the exciting work being conducted here at NCI and by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country.
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About the Director
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John E. Niederhuber, M.D., is the Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A nationally renowned surgeon and researcher, Dr. Niederhuber has dedicated his four-decade career to the treatment and study of cancer - as a professor, cancer center director, National Cancer Advisory Board chair, external advisor to the NCI, grant reviewer, and laboratory investigator supported by NCI and the National Institutes of Health.
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