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Decades of NCI Support Behind Checkpoint InhibitorsDecades of NCI-funded research paved the way for checkpoint inhibitor drugs that have transformed cancer treatment for many patients.
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Study suggests testosterone suppresses brain tumor growth in malesIn a new NIH-funded study, scientists at Cleveland Clinic discovered that hormones associated with male development may play a key role in limiting the growth of brain tumors in men.
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NIH-funded AI model predicts cancer survivalResearchers developed an AI-powered cancer assessment tool that predicts cancer risk by analyzing individual tumor cells.
NCI Welcomes Dr. Anthony Letai as NCI Director
Learn more about Anthony Letai, M.D., Ph.D., the 18th director of the National Cancer Institute. A physician-scientist and pioneer in precision oncology, he brings a vision of progress, collaboration, and hope for all touched by cancer.
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NCI FY27 Annual Plan & Professional Judgment Budget
Each year, NCI prepares a plan for advancing cancer research and proposes the budget required to fund a broad research portfolio.
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