NCI is very aware of and responsive to the needs of our grantees who are located in the hurricane-affected region. We recognize the likelihood of damage and loss to research infrastructure and research resources due to the storm and flooding. As such, NCI is committed to working with affected researchers and their institutions to ensure that their research efforts can continue. We stand ready to provide them special assistance and address concerns about their NCI-sponsored research efforts.

NCI has identified key program contacts, who are listed below, to help grantees with their inquiries and concerns. If you are an NCI grantee affected by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, please contact any of the individuals on the list. They will direct your questions and requests to the appropriate NCI staff for an immediate response and assistance. We're here to help you!

Division of Cancer Biology (DCB)
Stephen White
301-496-5307
whitest@mail.nih.gov

Division of Cancer Control and Populations Sciences (DCCPS)
Mark Alexander
301-435-8335
alexandm@mail.nih.gov

Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP)
Kara Smigel-Croker
301-594-9936
smigelk@mail.nih.gov

Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD)
Patricia Schettino
301-496-5725
shettinop@mail.nih.gov

Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)
Christopher Hatch
301-594-1403
Hatchc@mail.nih.gov

National Cancer Institute at Frederick
Guest researcher and training opportunities available
for those displaced by the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Cheryl Parrott
parrottc@ncifcrf.gov
Julie Hartman
jhartman@ncifcrf.gov

In addition, NCI is collaborating with the NIH's efforts to support all grantees. Information on NIH assistance efforts is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/katrina/index.htm.