2007 News Flashes and Bulletins

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News Flash, December 26, 2007

Abstract Deadline for Cancer Survivorship Research Conference is Jan. 16

The Fourth Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference will be held June 18-20, 2008, in Atlanta, GA. The theme of the conference is Cancer Survivorship Research: Mapping the New Challenges. The deadline for abstract submission is midnight (EST), January 16, 2008.

The conference is cosponsored by NCI's Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS), which is part of our Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS); the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Behavioral Research Center; and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Please direct any questions about abstract content to Abstract Committee Co-Chairs Noreen M. Aziz, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., NCI OCS, tel.: (301) 496-0598, e-mail: na45f@nih.gov; and Tenbroeck Smith, M.A., ACS, tel.: (404) 327-6442; e-mail: Tenbroeck.Smith@cancer.org.

News Flash, December 18, 2007

Elizabeth Gillanders, Ph.D., Joins EGRP as a Program Director

Elizabeth (Liz) Gillanders, Ph.D., has joined EGRP as a Program Director in its Host Susceptibility Factors Branch from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). At NHGRI she was a senior research fellow and earlier headed its Genetic Epidemiology Unit within the Cancer Genetics Branch. Her research at NHGRI centered on family-based studies of cancer susceptibility, with an emphasis on melanoma, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. Recently, Dr. Gillanders has been involved in a genome-wide association study of melanoma supported by a Research Training Fellowship in the genetic epidemiology of the cancer.

Dr. Gillanders received her B.A. from The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA; B.S. in Molecular Genetics from The Johns Hopkins University, and Ph.D. in Genetic Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, where she investigated genetic factors contributing to melanoma susceptibility. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she teaches an introductory human genetics course.

News Flash, November 1, 2007

EGRP Cosponsors Program Announcements on Ethical, Legal, Social Implications of Human Genome Research

NCI's Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) is cosponsoring two Program Announcements (PAs) to stimulate Research Project Grants (R01) and Small Research Grants (R03) on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is the lead sponsor of the PAs. Several other Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) also are cosponsoring these PAs. For details, refer to the PAs, which were issued in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on October 26, 2007.

PA-08-012 for R01s - encourages research projects that anticipate, analyze, and address the ethical, legal, and social implications of the discovery and use of new information and technologies resulting from human genomic research. Of particular interest are studies that examine issues and, where appropriate, develop policy options in the areas of: (1) translation of genomic information to improved human health; (2) conduct of genomic research; (3) intellectual property issues surrounding access to and use of genomic information; (4) nonmedical applications of genomic technologies and information; (5) impact of genomics on concepts of race, ethnicity, kinship, and individual and group identity; (6) implications of uncovering genetic contributions to not only disease, but also "normal" human traits and behaviors; and (7) ethical boundaries for the uses of genomics.
PA-08-013 for R03s - encourages studies specifically to: (1) encourage the development of small, focused research projects by legal, historical, ethics, humanities, social sciences, and behavioral scholars; (2) support exploratory studies that may provide preliminary findings or pilot data for larger research proposals; (3) support the secondary analysis of existing data; (4) support the development of new methodologies; and (5) stimulate and facilitate the entry of promising new investigators into ELSI research.

The PAs, PA-08-012 for R01s and PA-08-013 for R03s, appear in the NIH Guide.

Direct scientific inquiries about research proposals in response to these PAs and relevant to NCI's EGRP to Carol Kasten, M.D., e-mail: kastenca@mail.nih.gov.

Scientific inquiries about proposals relevant to NHGRI may be directed to Jean McEwen, J.D., Ph.D., e-mail: jean.mcewen@nih.hhs.gov; and Elizabeth Thomson, D.N.Sc., R.N., e-mail: et22s@nih.gov.

News Flash, October 25, 2007

Grant Application Delays Permitted Due To California Fires

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) realizes that there will be problems for organizations in submitting grant applications due to the wildfires in California and subsequent closures/evacuations. The usual NIH practice for such circumstances will apply. Paper and electronic applications that are submitted late because of the wildfires should include a cover letter noting the reasons for the delay. It is not necessary to get permission in advance for fire-related delays in grant application submissions. It is expected that the delay will generally not exceed the time period that an institution is closed or an evacuation order is imposed.

The above notice appeared in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts NOT-OD-08-009

News Flash, July 25, 2007

Call for Applications Invited for Cancer Research in Ireland
RFA Announced for U.S.-India Bilateral Collaborative Research Partnerships on the Prevention of HIV/AIDS

News Flash, July 23, 2007

NIH Extends Deadline for R01 New Investigator, PAR-07-345, and PAR-06-294 Applications in Response to July 20, 2007, Submission Deadline

The following opportunities with submission deadlines of Friday, July 20, 2007, will have two extra business days (until Tuesday, July 24) to submit their applications:

New Investigator -- R01
PAR-06-294 -- Small Grants Program for Cancer Epidemiology (R03):
PAR-07-345 -- Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Research Opportunities (R21):

This extension applies to the July 20, 2007, submission deadline and these opportunities only. The change is being made to accommodate applicants who were unable to submit their applications due to a Grants.gov system failure that began late Thursday, July 19, and extended into Friday, July 20. A Notice in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts with this same text will be issued shortly.

News Flash, May 16, 2007

NCI Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program Seeks Four Branch Chiefs

The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has newly reorganized to better advance and serve today's scientific questions in cancer epidemiology research, and seeks four branch chiefs. EGRP is the largest funder of etiologic cancer epidemiology grants nationally and worldwide. The positions are advertised via USAJOBS, with applications due by Thursday, June 7, 2007.

The four new positions are to lead the:

Modifiable Risk Factors Branch which plans, develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of extramural epidemiologic research in the etiology of cancer in human populations relating to factors that may be modifiable such as diet and nutrition, alcohol, physical activity and energy balance, tobacco, infectious diseases, physical and chemical agents, and medical exposures including medications and treatments;
Host Susceptibility Factors Branch which plans, develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of extramural epidemiologic research in the etiology of cancer in human populations related to host (i.e., personal) susceptibility factors such as genetic, epigenetic, immunological and hormonal biological pathways, and social, cultural and race/ethnic factors;
Methods and Technologies Branch which plans, develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of extramural research related to methods to address epidemiologic data collection, study design and analysis and modify technological approaches developed in the context of other research endeavors for use as biomarkers and methods to understand cancer susceptibility; and
Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch which plans, develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of extramural epidemiologic research in human populations related to clinical factors that influence development of cancer among persons with underlying diseases and conditions; the progression, recurrence, and mortality from cancer; and new primary cancers.

Qualifications: U.S. citizenship is a requirement. A doctoral degree and formal training in epidemiology are required. The applicant also must have the ability to organize and manage groups and multifaceted scientific projects; the ability to plan, direct and conduct large-scale cancer epidemiology studies; skill in establishing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships with Federal, national, and international organizations' researchers; and the ability to communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences.

Salary Range: The position is at the GS-15 level for which the pay range is $110,363 - $143,471. Relocation expenses may be paid.

EGRP is part of NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). Its offices are located in Rockville, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. Further information about EGRP.

The position is advertised on the USAJOBS Web site as Supervisory Interdisciplinary (NCI). To be considered for this position, candidates must formally apply through the USAJOBS Web site. Access the complete announcement and application materials by inserting in the keyword search box the following announcement number if you are applying from outside the Federal government: NCI-07-180433-DE. Federal government status candidates apply under announcement number NCI-07-180433-MP. Physicians may apply under the announcement for Medical Officer: NCI-07-180448-DH.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Personnel Officer named in the announcements: Ms. Anne Solomon, tel.: 301-496-8737; fax: 301-496-6168; e-mail: ncihrmcbapps@mail.nih.gov .

NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers.

News Flash, May 8, 2007

NCI Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program Seeks Environmental Epidemiologist

The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), has an opening for a senior-level environmental cancer epidemiologist. The scientist will plan, coordinate, and administer a national extramural research program in the area of environmental epidemiology of human cancers, including managing a portfolio of grants in environmental cancer epidemiology and identifying research opportunities leading to new initiatives. This position is a wonderful opportunity for the scientist who is interested in helping to shape the direction of cutting-edge environmental cancer epidemiology research. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 23, 2007.

Qualifications: U.S. citizenship is a requirement. A doctoral degree and formal training in epidemiology are required. Candidates must have knowledge of environmental epidemiologic research methodologies necessary to develop epidemiologic research studies; ability to administer, conduct, and evaluate multidisciplinary epidemiologic research; skill in oral communication as it pertains to a research area; and skill in written communication as it pertains to a research program area.

Salary range: The position is at the GS 14 level for which the pay range is $93,822 - $121,967 per year. Relocation expenses may be paid.

EGRP is the largest funder of etiologic cancer epidemiology grants nationally and worldwide. It supports epidemiologic research in four areas: methods and technologies for epidemiologic studies; modifiable risk factors (e.g., energy balance, chemical and occupational exposures, and infectious agent exposures); host susceptibility factors (e.g., social, cultural, and race/ethnicity factors); and clinical and translational research (e.g., risk factors for second primary cancers and the effects of prophylactic approaches). EGRP's offices are located in Rockville, Md., a suburb of Washington, D.C. Further information about EGRP.

The position is advertised on the USAJOBS Web site as Health Scientist Administrator (Epidemiologist). To be considered for this position, candidates must formally apply through the Web site. Access the complete announcement and application materials by inserting in the keyword search box the following announcement number: NCI-07-186302-DE. After beginning the online application process through the above announcement number, federal government status candidates will be guided to apply under announcement number NCI-07-186302-MP.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Personnel Officer named in the announcements: Ms. Anne Solomon, tel.: 301-496-8737; fax: 301- 496 6168; e-mail: ncihrmcbapps@mail.nih.gov.

NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

News Flash, April 5, 2007

New Request for Applications: Genome-Wide Studies in Biorepositories with Electronic Medical Record Data
Newly Published Research on Lymphoma Shows the Power of Consortia
Researchers Find Genetic Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

News Flash, March 16, 2007

New Grant Award Program for Innovative Investigators
Grants Available in Small Business Innovation Research
Occupational Health and Safety Research PA Reissued
Administrative Supplement Opportunity in Dissemination of Surveillance Research

News Flash, February 2, 2007

Program Announcements on Epigenetics Issued
Provide Feedback on Center for Scientific Review
Update on Funding Opportunities for Small Businesse

News Flash, January 9, 2007

Program Announcement Reissued on Exfoliated Cells, Bioactive Food Components, and Cancer
Four New Papers Focus on Big Science, Evolution of Epidemiology
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