Major Programs
The Division of Cancer Prevention supports major scientific collaborations and research networks at more than100 sites across the United States; investigator-initiated grants; postdoctoral training; and specialized resources for researchers.
Tumor Glycomics Laboratories reveal cancer-related dynamics of carbohydrates for development of validated clinical biomarkers for early detection.
Multidisciplinary translational research centers collaborate to better understand the biology of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma to improve risk stratification and develop prevention strategies.
Postdoctoral opportunities provide training in cancer prevention and control to individuals from a multiplicity of health sciences disciplines.
NCI prevention, control, and treatment trials are coordinated and integrated to connect more than 4,000 participating physicians and community-based health providers.
Public and private sector collaborations accelerate the translation of biomarker information and technologies into clinical applications.
Six cancer research centers lead multiple collaborative networks to assess potential cancer prevention agents through Phase I and II clinical trials.
This unique partnership facilitates cancer preventive drug development and clinical trials.
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