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Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
December 20, 1998


Communication to Grantees

From G. Iris Obrams, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Director
Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program

Last month, our name changed from the Epidemiology and Genetics Program (EGP) to add "Research" to our title, and we are now the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP). Also, we reorganized to form two branches, the Analytic Epidemiology Research Branch (AERB) and the Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch (CGERB), for which branch chiefs are now being recruited. The positions will be officially advertised January 4, 1999, with the closing date for receipt of applications set for February 26, 1999. The text of the advertisements is included below and will be posted on the NIH Website "NIH Job Opportunities" . We're updating our Website now, and you will be able to obtain further descriptive information on the Program through the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences' Website in January.

Other news includes a new Program Announcement (PA), "Mechanisms Underlying Individual Variations in Drug Responses" (PA-99-016), which is co-sponsored with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Also, a summary of a soon-to-be-reissued PA, "Molecular Epidemiology of Prostate Carcinogenesis" TPA 99-037, is available on NCI's Division of Extramural Affairs Web page that provides information on recently cleared concepts for PAs and Requests for Applications (RFA), and click on "Concepts for PAs and RFAs... New and Reissued"). The PA is expected to be announced in the NIH Guide in January. The EGRP contact for both PAs is Dr. Kumiko Iwamoto; phone: 301-496-9600; fax: 301-402-4279; e-mail: ki6n@nih.gov.

This occasional newsletter is sent by e-mail to all EGRP grantees to keep you informed of news that we think will be useful. Please let us know of ideas that you may have for future newsletters. If you received this mailing, we do not have an e-mail address for you, or the one we have is incorrect. You are welcome to call or offices at 301-496-9600; e-mail: rm78q@nih.gov, and provide your address.

Have a delightful holiday season with family and friends and a healthy new year.

This newsletter contains information on:

  1. NCI Advertises for Chief, Analytic Epidemiology Research Branch

  2. NCI Advertises for Chief, Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch

  3. Modular Grant Application, Award Procedures Expanded To More Types of Grants

  4. Grant-Supported Research Data Would Be Subject to FOI Act Under Spending Bill

  5. Mentoring: Applications for Scholars Program for New Investigators Due March 22

  6. NCI Reports Available: Breast and Prostate Cancer Reviews, Tobacco Research Plan, Budget Proposal for FY 2000

  7. On-going Program Announcements (PA) To Consider

  8. EGRP Program Directors Available to Advise, Staff Listed by Research Topics

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1. NCI Advertises for Chief, Analytic Epidemiology Research Branch

The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), National Cancer Institute (NCI) , is recruiting for a Chief, Analytic Epidemiology Research Branch (AERB), GS-15, in the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP).

The AERB is an extramural research program located in the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program of the DCCPS. The Branch identifies priorities for research in cancer etiology and modifying factors in areas ranging from nutritional epidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, hormonal studies, molecular epidemiology, metabolic/enzymatic pathways, physical and chemical agents, environmental epidemiology, to spatial studies. It synthesizes and disseminates findings, recommendations and priorities related to analytic epidemiologic research in the etiology of cancer to target organizations and individuals, and solicits input from and communicates regularly with the extramural community. In addition, it sponsors peer-reviewed extramural research aimed at elucidating the epidemiology of cancer, sponsors workshops, symposia and other means of disseminating research findings, and participates in training programs.

Responsibilities of this position will include planning, coordinating and administering a national program that supports analytic epidemiologic cancer research. Epidemiologic research will further understanding of fundamental mechanisms underlying cancer etiology that are of direct relevance to cancer control in human populations.

A Doctoral level degree in epidemiology, M.D degree with training in epidemiology, or equivalent training and experience is desirable. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selection for this position will be based on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability. The NIH/NCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This anticipated position will be located in Rockville, Maryland, close to Washington, D.C. The salary range for this position is $77,798 to $101,142. Physicians Comparability Allowance may be payable up to $30,000. Excellent benefits.

This position will be advertised beginning January through February 1999 under announcement number CA-98-2157. Applications may be received from January 4, 1999, through closing date February 26, 1999.

To obtain information on the application procedures and documents required for consideration for this position, candidates may call 301-402-2789. To obtain a fax of this information, call 301- 594-2953 or 1-800-728-5627 and enter FAX ID #1908.

2. NCI Advertises for Chief, Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch

The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), is recruiting for a Chief, Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch (CGERB), GS-15, in the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP).

The CGERB is an extramural research function located in the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program of the DCCPS. It identifies priorities for research in clinical and genetic epidemiology ranging from elucidating determinants or progression and prognosis, pre-malignant conditions, clinical diagnostic strategies, clinical population genetics, clinical bioethics, genetic epidemiology, gene-gene and gene-modifier interactions, characterization of cancer susceptibility genes, and clinical and genetic networks and family registries. It synthesizes and disseminates findings, recommendations and priorities related to clinical and genetic epidemiologic research in the etiology of cancer to target organizations and individuals, and solicits input from and communicates regularly with the extramural community. In addition, it sponsors peer-reviewed extramural research aimed at elucidating the clinical and genetic epidemiology of cancer, sponsors workshops, symposia and other means of disseminating research findings, and participates in training programs.

Responsibilities of this position will include planning, coordinating and administering a national program that supports clinical and genetic epidemiologic cancer research. Programs of research into genetic, familial and clinical factors in cancer risk, risk modification and disease progression will further understanding of fundamental mechanisms that are of direct relevance to cancer control in human populations.

A Doctoral level degree in epidemiology, M.D. degree with training in epidemiology, or equivalent training and experience is desirable. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selection for this position will be based on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability. The NIH/NCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This anticipated position will be located in Rockville, Maryland, close to Washington, D.C. The salary range for this position is $77,798 to $101,142. Physicians Comparability Allowance may be payable up to $30,000. Excellent benefits.

This position will be advertised beginning January through February 1999, under announcement number CA-98-2156. Applications will be received from January 4, 1999, through closing date February 26, 1999.

To obtain information on the application procedures and documents required for consideration for this position, candidates may call 301-402-2789. To obtain a fax of this information, call 301- 594-2953 or 1-800-728-5627 and enter FAX ID #1907.

3. Modular Grant Application, Award Procedures Expanded To More Types of Grants

NIH's expansion of its use of the Modular Grant Application and Award is announced in the NIH Guide, December 18, 1998. In modular grants, total direct costs not exceeding $250,000 per year will be requested in $25,000 increments instead of being compiled from detailed and separate budget categories. Affected are: Academic Research Enhancement Awards (R15); all competing individual research project grants (R01), small grants (R03), and exploratory/developmental grants (R21); Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants, phase I (R41); Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, phase I (R43); and Requests for Applications (RFA) soliciting applications of $250,000 total direct costs or less (if for greater amount, at the discretion of the Institute/Center). Unsolicited, investigator-initiated applications requesting more than $250,000 in any year, and applications for grant activities not specified in the NIH Guide notice will be required to follow the traditional application instructions and NIH policies. For complete information, including implementation dates, refer to the NIH Guide.

4. Grant-Supported Research Data Would Be Subject to FOI Act Under Spending Bill

A provision in the Omnibus Spending Bill would make research data generated with the support of government grants subject to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The provision is described in ScienceExternal Web Site Policy, vol. 282, Nov. 6, 1998External Web Site Policy. NIH's Dr. Wendy Baldwin, deputy director for Extramural Research, is quoted in the article expressing concern.

5. Mentoring: Applications for Scholars Program for New Investigators Due March 22

The Scholars Program is a career development program to provide outstanding new investigators an opportunity to establish a first independent research program. Scholars receive up to 4 years of support at NCI, followed by up to 2 years of support in an extramural institution. Scientists with 0-5 years of postdoctoral training in areas of basic or population-based biomedical research are invited to apply. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 22, 1999. For further information, contact Dr. Lester S. Gorelic, NCI, Cancer Training Branch; phone: 301-496-8580; fax: 301-402-4472; e-mail: lg2h@nih.gov.

6. New NCI Reports: Breast and Prostate Cancer Progress Reviews, Tobacco Research Plan, Budget Proposal for FY 2000

NCI's "What's New" Web page is a ready resource of information on the latest reports issued by the Institute. Several reports are now available that may be of particular interest: Breast Cancer Progress Review Group Report (9/2/98); Prostate Cancer Progress Review Group Report (9/2/98); Tobacco Research Implementation Plan: Priorities for Tobacco Research Beyond the Year 2000 (11/19/98); and The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research: A Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2000 (12/1/98). These reports and others are available at: http://rex.nci.nih.gov, and click on "What's New." Or you may call NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS), 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), and use the publication ordering service to obtain single copies of these reports.

7. On-going Program Announcements (PA) To Consider

The following PAs continue to be sponsored or co-sponsored by EGRP:

8. EGRP Program Directors Available to Advise: Staff Listed by Research Topics

EGRP program directors are available to provide advice and consultation about NIH and NCI funding and scientific review policies and procedures, preparation of grant applications, and about funding instruments that relate to EGRP's mission. Research topics and respective contacts are:

Last Updated: 23 Oct 2009

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