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News Flash, July 15, 2004 EGRP Cosponsors PA on Studies of Energy Balance and Cancer in Humans The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) is cosponsoring a new Program Announcement (PA) on Studies of Energy Balance and Cancer in Humans. The PA invites investigator-initiated research applications to define factors affecting energy balance and mechanisms influencing cancer risk, prognosis, and quality of life. These studies may range from new analyses of existing datasets to additional collection of data and biological specimens in ongoing investigations. To be eligible for this PA, an applicant must have previously collected measures from human subjects on two or more of the following exposures: diet, physical activity, body composition, and/or related biomarkers (such as blood, urine, exfoliated cells, and/or tissue samples). The knowledge gained is anticipated to provide additional information to better understand the relationships among energy balance, cancer risk, and prognosis. Competitive supplements to existing NCI-funded grants as well as new R01s and R21s are invited. Scientific questions relevant to EGRP about the PA may be directed to Virginia (Ginny) Hartmuller, Ph.D., R.D., Program Director, Analytic Epidemiology Research Branch (AERB); E-mail: hartmulv@mail.nih.gov. NIH Guide, PA-04-124 The PA complements a Request for Applications (RFA) for Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Centers, which also is newly released. The RFA is sponsored by our Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences' Health Promotions Research Branch. NIH Guide, RFA-CA-05-010 News Flash, July 8, 2004 RFP Issued for Informatics Support Center for Cancer Family Registries The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Informatics Support Center for the Breast and Colon Cancer Family Registries (CFRs). The Breast and Colon Cancer CFRs are research resources supported by the Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch (CGERB), Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). The deadline for receipt of proposals is 2 p.m. EDT August 12, 2004. RFP No. N02-PC-45022-46 For further information, contact Schuyler T. Eldridge, Contracting Officer, Research Contracts Branch, National Cancer Institute; e-mail: se29f@nih.gov; telephone: 301-435-3794 (collect calls not accepted). NEWS FLASH, July 2, 2004 This News Flash from the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) updates you with information about: New EGRP Staff Appointments Program Director Assignment Changes New PA Cosponsored on Exfoliated Cells, Bioactive Food Components, and Cancer Direct Cost Limits Change for Certain Applications NIH Establishes High Priority, Short-Term Project Award Latest Annual Report on Cancer Statistics Released Booklet for the Public on Cancer and the Environment NEWS FLASH, May 14, 2004 This News Flash from the Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) provides information about: Job Opportunities with EGRP Direct Cost Limitations Changed for Certain Solicited Applications Frequently Asked Questions Posted for RFA on Pharmacogenetics Research Network and Knowledge Base New Funding Opportunities Elsewhere in Our Division PA on Testing Tobacco Products Promoted to Reduce Harm Administrative Supplements for Disseminating Evidence-based Intervention Research Products New Funding Opportunity Elsewhere at NCI RFA for Community Networks to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities Small Business Programs Conference at NIH on June 23-24 Highlights of Research by EGRP Grantees Steps Taken to Protect the EGRP ListServ From Being Spoofed Subscribe to Receive EGRP Bulletins and News Flashes NEWS FLASH, March 5, 2004 RFA on Pharmacogenetics Research Network and Knowledge Base This Request for Applications (RFA) invites applications for an open recompetition of the Pharmacogenetics Research Network and Knowledge Base (U01). This is a network of multidisciplinary, collaborative groups of investigators that contribute their data to the publicly available knowledge base PharmGKB, which is an open research tool accessible to all scientists. The research groups in the network have interests across a range of biological processes: drug metabolism, small molecule transport, target receptors, and biological pathways involved in the drug treatment of cardiovascular diseases, asthma, cancer, and depression. Other areas are welcome consistent with the interests of the funding institutes. The groups are collecting comprehensive, integrative information about specific proteins and gene families important to the field of pharmacogenetics. Letters of intent are due July 19, and applications are due August 19, 2004. The RFA is cosponsored by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), NCI, and several other NIH Institutes. We’re an NCI cosponsor as well as the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis. Inquiries related to epidemiology and genetic epidemiology may be directed to J. Fernando Arena, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch (CGERB), EGRP, E-mail: arenaj@mail.nih.gov. NIH Guide, RFA-GM-04-002 Bulletin, February 13, 2004 This issue of NCI's Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP) Bulletin brings you news about: Epidemiologists Margaret Spitz and Graham Colditz Join EGRP Part Time New Web Section Highlights EGRP Grantees' Research NIH Funding and Grants Administration Seminars Set for Miami (May), Seattle (June) EGRP Web Site Identifies Training Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cancer Education and Career Development Award Cancer Prevention, Control, Behavioral, and Population Sciences Career Development Award NCI Transition Career Development Award RFA for Training for New Interdisciplinary Research Workforce NIH Mentored Career Development Awards Policy Change Stipend Increase for Kirschstein National Research Service Award And more NCI Established Investigator Award Offers Protected Research Time Nominations Invited for NIH Director's Pioneer Award NCI Announces New Policy on Large R01s Guidelines Updated on Support for Scientific Meetings Registration with Central Contractor Web Site A Must for Government-paid Travel, Contracts EGRP-sponsored Program Announcements Cohort Studies in Cancer Epidemiology Occupational Health and Safety Research Small Grants Program for Cancer Epidemiology Molecular Epidemiology of Cancers Associated with Acquired Immunodeficiency Small Businesses Grants (SBIR and STTR Programs) EGRP Invites Discussion of Cohort and Case-control Consortia EGRP-supported Research Resources Geographic Information System for Breast Cancer Studies on Long Island Breast/Ovarian and Colon Cancer Family Registries Cancer Genetics Network International Haplotype Mapping Project Underway New NCI Publications U.S. Predicted Cancer Incidence, 1999: Maps by County, State from Spatial Projection Models Socioeconomic Variations in U.S. Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Stage, Treatment, and Survival, 1975-1999 Missed Our Latest News Flashes? Subscribe? NCI Pilots Weekly Newsletter, Plans and Priorities for FY 2005 Published Guidance on Weather-related Delays in Grant Application Submissions NEWS FLASH, February 2, 2004 Guidance on Weather-related Delays in Grant Application Submissions Below from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts Release Date: January 27, 2004 Notice: NOT-OD-04-020 Winter storms sometimes lead to closures of institutions. The NIH realizes that this may cause problems for investigators who are submitting grant applications. If grant applications must be submitted late due to weather-related problems, those applications should be sent as soon as possible and should be accompanied by a cover letter noting the reasons for the delay. It is not necessary to get permission in advance for weather-related delays in grant application submission; please do not call the Division of Receipt and Referral to request such permission. It is expected that the delay will generally not exceed the time period that an institution is closed. It should be noted that unsolicited applications are considered to be on time if they are mailed on or before the published receipt date and a proof of mailing can be provided. Unsolicited applications for the February 1, 2004 receipt date will be considered to be on time if they are mailed on Monday, February 2, 2004. Applications in response to an RFA or PA/PAR with a special receipt date must be received by the specified receipt date in order to be considered on time. NEWS FLASH, January 28, 2004 NCI Pilots Weekly Newsletter, Plans and Priorities for FY 2005 Published NCI Cancer Bulletin This month, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) began piloting a weekly newsletter about Institute programs and initiatives. Access the NCI Cancer Bulletin and subscribe at http://cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin. Read about NCI's budget outlook for 2004 and NCI Director Andrew von Eschenbach's article on the goal to eliminate death and suffering due to cancer (January 6 issue); energy balance - the complex interaction of diet, physical activity, and genetics in cancer control and prevention (January 20 issue); and more. Regular features include: Funding Opportunities - the latest grant and contracts announcements from NCI Cancer Research Highlights - new and noteworthy findings from the nation's leading researchers NCI Director's Update - a view of the ongoing work of NCI NCI Notes - brief details of awards, personnel activities, and other announcements from NCI Featured Meetings - selected meetings and presentations of interest to the cancer community Legislative Update - a look at upcoming legislation that impacts and shapes cancer research priorities and programs "A Conversation with...." - interviews with important people in cancer research (beginning January 27). Plans and Priorities NCI's Plan and Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2005: The Nation's Investment In Cancer Research is available on-line and in print. Access the document or order a print copy. The bulk print supply just arrived at our warehouse. Of particular interest to cancer epidemiologists may be the sections on genes and the environment (pp. 10-15), tobacco and tobacco-related cancers (pp. 38-44), energy balance (pp. 45-50), and reducing cancer-related health disparities (pp. 58-63). Past Bulletins and News Flashes - 2003 Past Bulletins and News Flashes - 2002 and prior Other Sources of News: Our Division   National Cancer Institute (NCI): News Center NCI Cancer Bulletin NCI Division of Extramural Activities: Updates and Events National Institutes of Health: What's New News & Events

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