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The Cancer Moonshot℠

Through this effort, NCI is launching new initiatives to achieve bold new goals that will accelerate progress against cancer.

Resources for Researchers

Check out this directory of NCI-supported tools and services for cancer researchers.

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NCI's COVID-19 Research Initiatives

NCI is mobilizing its experts and resources to study COVID-19.

Genetic Changes and Cancer

Learn how genes make proteins and how certain types of mutations lead to cancer.

Key NCI Research Initiatives

Read about major research initiatives NCI has developed to address high-priority issues for the cancer research community.

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