Following are newly released NCI research funding opportunities:

Prioritizing Molecular Targets for Cancer Prevention with Nutritional Combinations
Announcement Number: PA-07-100
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2009.

This funding opportunity will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3576. Inquiries: Dr. Cindy D. Davis - davisci@mail.nih.gov

Cross-Disciplinary Translational Research at NIH
Announcement Number: PA-07-109
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-04-109 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3578. Inquiries: Dr. Mark Parascandola - paramark@mail.nih.gov

The Genes, Environment, and Development Initiative
Announcement Number: RFA-DA-07-012
Letter of Intent Receipt Date: Feb. 15, 2007.
Application Receipt Date: March 15, 2007.

This funding opportunity will use the U01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3577. Inquiries: Dr. Glen D. Morgan - gmorgan@mail.nih.gov

Early Clinical Trials of New Anti-Cancer Agents with Phase 1 Emphasis
Announcement Number: RFA-CA-07-031
Letter of Intent Receipt Date: Feb. 26, 2007.
Application Receipt Date: March 26, 2007.

This is a renewal of RFA-CA-02-011 and will use the U01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3596. Inquiries: Dr. S. Percy Ivy - ivyp@ctep.nci.nih.gov

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
Announcement Number: PA-07-106
Application Receipt Dates: April 13, Aug. 13, and Dec. 13, 2007; April 13, Aug. 13, and Dec. 13, 2008; April 13, Aug. 13, and Dec. 13, 2009; April 13, 2010.

This is a renewal of PA-06-481 and will use the F31 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3580. Inquiries: Dr. H. Nelson Aguila - aguilah@mail.nih.gov

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows
Announcement Number: PA-07-107
Application Receipt Dates: April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8, 2007; April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8, 2008; April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8, 2009; April 8, 2010.

This is a renewal of PA-06-373 and will use the F32 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3581. Inquiries: Nancy C. Lohrey - lohreyn@mail.nih.gov

Pathophysiology of Bisphosphonates-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Announcement Number: PA-07-132
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-500 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3599. Inquiries: Dr. Roy Wu - wur@ctep.nci.nih.gov

Research on Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Announcement Number: PA-07-140
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-046 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3592. Inquiries: Dr. Ann O'Mara - ao45s@nih.gov

Understanding Mechanisms of Health Risk Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents
Announcement Number: PA-07-148
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5 and June 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-04-121 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3593. Inquiries: Aida Vasquez - vasquez@mail.nih.gov

Pathogenesis and Treatment of Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases
Announcement Number: PA-07-165
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-04-071 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3597. Inquiries: Dr. Suresh Mohla - mohlas@mail.nih.gov

Tools for Zebrafish Research
Announcement Number: PAR-07-145
Letter of Intent Receipt Date: Aug. 19, 2007.
Application Receipt Date: Sept. 19, 2007.

This is a renewal of PAR-05-080 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3598. Inquiries: Dr. Lorette Javois - lj89j@nih.gov

Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology Initiative
Announcement Number: PAR-07-160
Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 9, May 24, and Sept. 24, 2007; Jan. 24, May 24, and Sept. 24, 2008; Jan. 24, 2009.

This is a renewal of PAR-06-535 and will use the R43 and R44 award mechanisms. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3594. Inquiries: Dr. Peter Lyster - lysterp@mail.nih.gov

Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology Initiative (Small Business Technology Transfer)
Announcement Number: PAR-07-161
Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 9, May 24, and Sept. 24, 2007; Jan. 24, May 24, and Sept. 24, 2008; Jan. 24, 2009.

This is a renewal of PAR-06-534 and will use the R41 and R42 award mechanisms. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3595. Inquiries: Dr. Peter Lyster - lysterp@mail.nih.gov

Memory T Lymphocytes in Cancer Immunology
Announcement Number: PA-07-255
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-350 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3620. Inquiries: Dr. Susan A. McCarthy - mccarths@mail.nih.gov

School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
Announcement Number: PA-07-180
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-415 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3600. Inquiries: Dr. Amy Lazarus Yaroch - yarocha@mail.nih.gov

Diet-Induced Changes in Inflammation as Determinants of Colon Cancer
Announcement Number: PA-07-186
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-125 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3601. Inquiries: Dr. Young S. Kim - yk47s@nih.gov

Stem Cells and Cancer
Announcement Number: PA-07-187
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-086 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3602. Inquiries: Dr. R. Allan Mufson - am214t@nih.gov

Characterization, Behavior, and Plasticity of Pluripotent Stem Cells
Announcement Number: PA-07-201
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5 and June 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-04-101 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3603. Inquiries: Dr. Neeraja Sathyamoorthy - ns61r@nih.gov

Decision Making in Cancer: Single-Event Decisions
Announcement Number: PA-07-203
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-05-017 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3604. Inquiries: Dr. Wendy Nelson - nelsonw@mail.nih.gov

Decision Making in Health: Behavior Maintenance
Announcement Number: PA-07-204
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-05-016 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3605.
Inquiries: Dr. Wendy Nelson - nelsonw@mail.nih.gov

Research on the Economics of Diet, Activity, and Energy Balance
Announcement Number: PA-07-205
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-05-009 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3606. Inquiries: Dr. Nancy Breen - breenn@mail.nih.gov

The Effect of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination/Bias on Health Care Delivery
Announcement Number: PA-07-206
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-05-006 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3607. Inquiries: Dr. Vickie L. Shavers - shaversv@mail.nih.gov

Exfoliated Cells, Bioactive Food Components, and Cancer
Announcement Number: PA-07-207
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-04-114 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3617. Inquiries: Dr. Cindy D. Davis - davisci@mail.nih.gov; Dr. Virginia W. Hartmuller - hartmulv@mail.nih.gov

Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins
Announcement Number: PA-07-253
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-119 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3618. Inquiries: Leo Buscher - buscherel@gab.nci.nih.gov

Cancer Surveillance Using Health Claims-Based Data
Announcement Number: PA-07-254
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-385 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3619. Inquiries: Dr. Joan Warren - warrenj@mail.nih.gov

Protein Biomarkers of Infection-Associated Cancers
Announcement Number: PA-07-179
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-048 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3616. Inquiries: Dr. Karl Krueger - kruegerk@mail.nih.gov

Immunoregulation of Gastrointestinal Carcinogenesis
Announcement Number: PA-07-256
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-289 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3621. Inquiries: Dr. T. Kevin Howcroft - Howcrofk@mail.nih.gov; Phillip J. Daschner - daschnep@mail.nih.gov; Dr. Young S. Kim - yk47s@nih.gov

Interactions Between Stem and Progenitor Cells and the Microenvironment in Vivo
Announcement Number: PAS-07-189
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PAS-05-092 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3622. Inquiries: Dr. R. Allan Mufson - am214t@nih.gov

Understanding and Treating Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Announcement Number: PAS-07-190
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PAS-05-085 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3623. Inquiries: Dr. Mary Ellen Perry - mp372j@nih.gov

Understanding and Preventing Brain Tumor Dispersal
Announcement Number: PAS-07-196
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5 and June 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PAS-04-079 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3624. Inquiries: Dr. Claudio Dansky Ullmann - danskyullc@mail.nih.gov

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Senior Fellows
Announcement Number: PA-07-172
Application Receipt Dates: April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8, 2007; April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8, 2008; April 8, Aug. 8, and Dec. 8, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-00-131 and will use the F33 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3609. Inquiries: Nancy C. Lohrey - lohreyn@mail.nih.gov

Research on Malignancies in AIDS and Acquired Immune Suppression
Announcement Number: PA-07-173
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5 and June 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-04-157 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3610. Inquiries: Dr. Elizabeth Read-Connole - bconnole@mail.nih.gov; Dr. Mukesh Verma - vermam@mail.nih.gov; Vaurice Starks - vs38j@nih.gov; Dr. Roy S. Wu - wur@ctep.nci.nih.gov; Dr. Kishor Bhatia - bhatiak@mail.nih.gov

Testing Tobacco Products Promoted to Reduce Harm
Announcement Number: PA-07-174
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-04-103 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3611. Inquiries: Dr. Mirjana V. Djordjevic - djordjev@mail.nih.gov

Diet, Epigenetic Events, and Cancer Prevention
Announcement Number: PA-07-175
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-412 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3612. Inquiries: Dr. Sharon Ross - rosssha@mail.nih.gov

Studies of Energy Balance and Cancer in Humans
Announcement Number: PA-07-176
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-404 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3613. Inquiries: Dr. Virginia W. Hartmuller, - hartmulv@mail.nih.gov; Dr. Noreen M. Aziz - na45f@nih.gov; Dr. Sharon Ross - rosssha@mail.nih.gov

Correlative Studies with Specimens from Multi-Site Trials
Announcement Number: PA-07-177
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-062 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3614. Inquiries: Dr. Heng Xie - xiehe@mail.nih.gov

In Utero Exposure to Bioactive Food Components and Mammary Cancer Risk
Announcement Number: PA-07-178
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-059 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3615.
Inquiries: Dr. Cindy D. Davis - davisci@mail.nih.gov

The Role of Nuclear Receptors in Tissue and Organismal Aging
Announcement Number: PAS-07-267
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PAS-06-467 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3632. Inquiries: Dr. Neeraja Sathyamoorthy - sathyamn@mail.nih.gov

Molecular Approaches to Diet and Pancreatic Cancer Prevention
Announcement Number: PA-07-257
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007.

This is a renewal of PA-05-040 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3625. Inquiries: Dr. Sharon Ross - rosssha@mail.nih.gov

Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Announcement Number: PA-07-258
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-05-137 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3626. Inquiries: Dr. John Cole - jc121b@nih.gov; Dr. Asad Umar - au17z@mail.nih.gov; Dr. Heng Xie - XieHe@mail.nih.gov

Understanding the Effects of Emerging Cellular, Molecular, and Genomic Technologies on Cancer Health Care Delivery
Announcement Number: PA-07-260
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008.

This is a renewal of PA-06-280 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3627. Inquiries: Dr. Louise Wideroff - wideroff@nih.gov

Networks and Pathways Collaborative Research Projects
Announcement Number: PA-07-266
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2007; Feb. 5, June 5, and Oct. 5, 2008; Feb. 5 and June 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PA-06-522 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3628. Inquiries: Dr. Karl E. Krueger - kruegerk@mail.nih.gov

Collaborations with National Centers for Biomedical Computing
Announcement Number: PAR-07-249
Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 15 and May 17, 2007; Jan. 17, 2008.

This is a renewal of PAR-05-063 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3629. Inquiries: Dr. Jennifer Couch - couchj@mail.nih.gov

Exploratory Collaborations with National Centers for Biomedical Computing
Announcement Number: PAR-07-250
Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 15 and May 17, 2007; Jan. 17, 2008.

This is a renewal of PAR-06-223 and will use the R21 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3630. Inquiries: Dr. Jennifer Couch - couchj@mail.nih.gov

Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment
Announcement Number: PAR-07-259
New Application Letter of Intent Receipt Dates: Jan. 5 and Sept. 5, 2007; May 5, 2008; Jan. 5, 2009.
New Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 5 and Oct. 5, 2007; June 5, 2008; Feb. 5, 2009.

This is a renewal of PAR-06-104 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3631. Inquiries: Dr. Amy Subar - subara@mail.nih.gov; Dr. Richard Troiano - troianor@mail.nih.gov

Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) IV, Limited Competition
Announcement Number: RFA-AI-07-004
Application Receipt Date: March 13, 2007.

This funding opportunity will use the U01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3634. Inquiries: Dr. Geraldina Dominguez - domingug@mail.nih.gov

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine
Announcement Number: PAR-07-033
Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 20, June 20, and Oct. 22, 2007.

This is a renewal of PAR-03-045 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3633. Inquiries: Dr. Piotr Grodzinski - grodzinp@mail.nih.gov

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine
Announcement Number: PAR-07-034
Application Receipt Dates: Feb. 20, June 20, and Oct. 22, 2007.

This is a renewal of PAR-03-045 and will use the R21 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3635. Inquiries: Dr. Piotr Grodzinski - grodzinp@mail.nih.gov