Cancer Research

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Driving discovery. Powering progress.

NCI Research Areas

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Learn about the breadth of NCI’s work across the research continuum and the programs the institute supports.

NCI’s Role in Cancer Research & Infrastructure

Cancer Moonshot

The Cancer Moonshot℠

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

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National Cancer Plan

National Cancer Plan and NCI Research

NCI joins the cancer community in advancing the goals of the National Cancer Plan as part of its research programs.

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NCI Equity and Inclusion Program

Learn how NCI will help end structural racism in biomedical research and why the program was launched.

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Neuro-Oncology Perspectives: Understanding Brain Tumor Metabolism