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171st Meeting of the National Cancer Advisory Board - Tentative Meeting Agenda

June 29-30, 2026

Subcommittee Meetings - June 29, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM to 8:20 PM EDT
Location: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center,
9751 Washington Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Washingtonian Ballroom, Salons A-D
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June 29 Agenda - Open Session
TimePresentation TopicPresenter
5:00 pm - 6:00 pmAd Hoc Subcommittee on Global Cancer Research
6:10 pm - 7:10 pmAd Hoc Subcommittee on Population Science, Epidemiology and Disparities
7:20 pm - 8:20 pmAd Hoc Subcommittee on Experimental Therapeutics
8:20 pmAdjournment

NCAB Meeting - June 30, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Location: National Cancer Institute, Shady Grove Campus, Terrace Level, Conference Room TE 406
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June 30 Agenda - Open Session
TimePresentation TopicPresenter
8:30 am - 8:35 am

Call to Order and Opening Remarks

  • Consideration of September Meeting Summary:
    March 17, 2026, NCAB Meeting
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Future Meeting Dates

Confirmed Dates:
September 2-3, 2026 - Virtual (Wednesday and Thursday)
December 1-2, 2026 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
February 11, 2027 - Virtual (Thursday)
June 9-10, 2027 (Wednesday, Thursday)

To Be Confirmed - Meeting Format:
September 1-2, 2027 (Wednesday, Thursday)
December 1-2, 2027 (Wednesday, Thursday)
February 10, 2028 - Virtual (Thursday)
June 7-8, 2028 (Wednesday, Thursday)
September 13-14, 2028 (Wednesday, Thursday)
December 5-6, 2028 (Tuesday, Wednesday)

Dr. Carpten
8:35 am - 9:15 amNCI Director's ReportDr. Letai
9:15 am - 10:00 amCancer Training ActivitiesDrs. Zahir, Dr. Calzola
10:00 am - 10:15 amBreak
10:15 am - 11:00 amScientific Presentation-Dissecting and Targeting Cancer PlasticityDr. Ganesh
11:00 am - 12:00 pmTo Optimize Clinical Trials to Remain Competitive, Efficient, and Maximize ReachDr. Doroshow, Dr. Gopal
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 pm - 1:15 pmUpdates on Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO)Dr. Scott Chen
1:15 pm - 2:20 pm
  • Ongoing and New Business - Dr. Carpten
  • Ad Hoc Work Group Report
    • Working Group on Extramural Research Concepts and Programs - Dr. Ulrich
  • Subcommittee Reports
    • Subcommittee on Global Cancer Research - Dr. Tabung
    • Subcommittee on Population Science, Epidemiology and Disparities - Dr. Winkfield
    • Subcommittee on Experimental Therapeutics - Dr. Boxer
  • Future Agenda Items
2:20 pm - 2:30 pmBreak and Adjournment of Open Session
June 30 Agenda - Closed Session
TimePresentation TopicPresenter
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This portion of the meeting is being closed to the public in accordance with the Provisions set forth in Sections 552b(c) (4), 552b(c) (6). Title 5 U.S. Code and 10(d) of The Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. appendix 2).

  • Grants Review
  • Discussions of Personnel and Proprietary Issues
4:00 pmAdjournment
  • Posted:

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