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EGRP's Program Functions

  1. Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive program of extramural epidemiologic research in human populations spanning from basic epidemiologic methodologic research to etiologic research related to: cancer risk factors that may be modifiable such as nutrition, physical activity and energy balance, infectious diseases, and physical and chemical agents; host (i.e., personal) susceptibility factors such as genetic, epigenetic, immunological and hormonal biological pathways; etiologic and genomic factors that influence cancer progression, recurrence, survival, and other treatment outcomes; and factors associated with cancer development among individuals with underlying diseases and conditions;
  2. Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates a program of epidemiologic research to study differences in cancer susceptibility and risk in individuals and populations and the multiple environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors that jointly contribute to cancer, with the ultimate goal of elucidating the etiology of cancer;
  3. Conducts continuing strategic assessments to determine needs and future directions in cancer epidemiology;
  4. Develops new research initiatives and manages research resources needed for a coordinated, comprehensive program;
  5. Develops and participates in multidisciplinary, trans-Institute, and trans-agency initiatives in areas relating to program responsibilities;
  6. Represents the program area in management and scientific decision-making related to cancer epidemiology within NCI and with other organizations;
  7. Provides a broad spectrum of information, advice, and consultation to individual scientists and institutional science management officials about National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NCI funding and scientific review policies and procedures, preparation of grant applications, and funding instruments;
  8. Provides programmatic and consultative support to other NCI divisions and Institutes at the NIH, as well as other government agencies and private sector organizations, to facilitate the dissemination of information about the risk factors and causes of cancer to inform cancer prevention and control interventions;
  9. Develops and participates in trans-NIH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and private/public initiatives in areas relating to program responsibilities, including advancement of the science of cancer epidemiology;
  10. Implements Public Laws as directed; and
  11. Meets with investigators and the relevant scientific community to exchange information and keep abreast of and evaluate research trends.

 

Last Updated: 23 Oct 2009

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