Division of Cancer Prevention Updates

Welcome to NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Updates, a timely, informative email with the latest DCP research news, funding announcements and deadlines, training information, and more.

The NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Debuts Research Workforce Initiatives

The NCI Division of Cancer Prevention is committed to supporting and expanding the cancer prevention research workforce.  Check out our web page for workforce initiatives including:

• A Notice of Special Interest for Career Development Opportunities Within the Mission of the Division of Cancer Prevention at NCI
• A Request for Information on Strategies to Expand and Enhance the Development of the Molecular Cancer Prevention and Cancer Interception Research Workforce
• The NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program
• A promotion to Highlight Early Career Scientists in DCP-Related Research Areas

Upcoming Events

NCI Virtual Workshop to Engage Multi-Cancer Detection (MCD) Assay Developers, May 3, 2023

The NCI Division of Cancer Prevention is hosting a virtual interactive workshop designed for multi-cancer detection (MCD) assay developers interested in participating in trials and studies to be run by a new Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN) that NCI is establishing. NCI recognizes the importance of this new technology and is interested in assessing the use of MCD assays as cancer screening tools. Registration is required for this free, virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 3, 1:00-5:00 p.m. ET.

Pre-Application Webinar: RFA-CA-23-028: Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Cancer Interception and Prevention (DDNP-CIP), May 5, 2023

The Discovery and Development of Natural Products for Cancer Interception and Prevention Program (DDNP-CIP) supports the discovery and development of new natural products that are safe, non-toxic, and efficacious for cancer interception and prevention. Learn more about this Funding Opportunity at this pre-application webinar, on Friday, May 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET. Registration is required.

Pre-Application Webinar: RFA-CA-23-029 Cancer Immunoprevention Network (CIP-Net) Research Projects (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

The Cancer Immunoprevention Network (CIP-Net) supports research projects focused on discovery of novel immunoprevention pathways and immune targets; preclinical development and testing of interventions (agents/vaccines); and investigating mechanisms of efficacy and potential side effects for precision cancer prevention-interception. Learn more about this Funding Opportunity at the pre-application webinar, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET. Registration is required.

Virtual Workshop on Extracellular Vesicles in Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer, May 25-26, 2023

Join the Alliance of Pancreatic Cancer Consortia, the European Liquid Biopsy Society, and NCI for this virtual workshop focused on the biology of extracellular vesicles in pancreatic cancer, new technology for isolating and detecting EVs for biomarkers, and the discovery and validation of EV-based biomarkers.   Registration is required for this free, virtual, two-day workshop on Thursday-Friday, May 25-26, 2023.

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