NCI-Designated Cancer Center

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NCI-Designated Cancer Center Definition

Centers coordinate multidisciplinary approaches to research questions, provide access to the most advanced research technologies and take rapid advantage of new research opportunities. (SPORES - Specialized Programs of Research Excellence are an example focused on specific disease). Additional examples include tobacco research, molecular and in-vivo imaging, communications, populations health and interventions directed against molecular targets.

NCI-Designated Cancer Center Synonyms

Terms in NCI-Designated Cancer Center category

Cancer Center
Clinical Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Regional Enhancement Center