Cancer Research
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Driving discovery. Powering progress.
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NCI Research Areas
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Cancer Research & Infrastructure at NCI
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Research Resources & NCI Initiatives
Research Advances
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Participate in Cancer Research
Explore the many ways you can participate in cancer research, including treatment and non-treatment studies.
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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's National Clinical Trials Network
NCTN coordinates and supports cancer clinical trials at thousands of sites across the United States, Canada, and internationally.
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Highlighted Scientific Opportunities
NCI highlights four areas of scientific opportunity for fiscal year 2026.
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