When the National Cancer Act passed in 1971, Congress required NCI to form designated cancer centers to help fight the war on cancer. 50 years later, NCI has designated 71 cancer centers that are driving cutting-edge research and service to their nearby communities. In the seventh episode of our National Cancer Act miniseries, we dive into the history and work of these cancer centers.
HealthCast
29m listen
50 Years of Cancer: There are 71 Centers Nationwide Driving Cancer Care, Research
Share
How NCI-designated cancer centers are supporting the national fight against cancer.
-
Dr. Henry Ciolino Director, Office of Cancer Centers NCI -
Dr. Robert Winn Director VCU Massey Cancer Center
Related Content
-
How Holistic IT Strategies Drive Mission Outcomes
Former GSA associate CIO Erika Dinnie shares lessons on holistic modernization and offers practical guidance for federal employees exploring private sector opportunities.
5m watch -
Marne Innovation Center Empowers Soldiers to Solve Battlefield Challenges
The Army’s Marne Innovation Center is transforming battlefield efficiency by sourcing real-time problems and solutions directly.
12m listen -
From Fed to Founder: Joe Scheidler on People, Policy, Innovation
Joe Scheidler outlined lessons from his White House and State Department tenure that helped drive his startup success.
7m watch -
IHS Modernizes Native Health Care with PATH EHR
IHS CIO Mitchell Thornbrugh shares how PATH EHR is transforming Native health care through data liberation, scalable systems and community-driven innovation.
18m listen
