The objective of this contract is to enhance national cancer surveillance efforts through support of the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) in three specific areas: 1. Strengthen the national capacity for collecting, analyzing, and using comparable cancer registry data for cancer surveillance and research.2. Develop and improve methods for assessing the quality and comparability of cancer registry data. This includes, but is not limited to timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.3. Improve the efficiency and quality of registry operations through promoting established standards, disseminating technical information, and facilitating collaboration among Federal, state, provincial and local registry professionals.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Resource and Support Contracts (N02)
Project #
N02PC44401-9-0-1
Application #
7657651
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$551,882
Indirect Cost
Name
North American Assn/Central Cancer Reg
Department
Type
DUNS #
831496661
City
Springfield
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
62704