The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an independent federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliated with the Harvard Medical School.
The aims of the Institute can be summarized as follows: a) to develop and maintain clinical and laboratory research programs of high quality related to biology, cause and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer; b) to provide total care for cancer patients on an interdisciplinary basis and in association with neighboring institutions; c) to serve as the major cancer center in the Harvard Medical School area and to play a leadership role for cancer research and patient care in New England providing expertise in cancer diagnosis and treatment; d) to add to the total oncology resources of the medical community in terms of available staff, facilities and expertise; e) to participate in the teaching and training of medical students, house staff, fellows and graduate students and in the continuing education of practicing physicians and other health professionals.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
5P30CA006516-24
Application #
3101209
Study Section
Cancer Center Support Grant Review Committee (CCS)
Project Start
1977-12-01
Project End
1991-01-31
Budget Start
1987-02-01
Budget End
1988-01-31
Support Year
24
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
149617367
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115
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