Abstract

The University of Iowa will continue to enhance its contributions to the Childrens Cancer Study Group (CCSG) by: 1) entering 60-70 children on therapeutic studies, and 50-60 children on non-therapeutic studies, Greater patient participation is expected from sponsoring a new affiliate and from expansion of the bone marrow transplantation program. 2) sharing institutional research capabilities and pilot research projects with other group institutions. Eight clinical and basic research projects are currently under investigation locally or in conjunction with other institutions. 3) increasing investigator contributions to group administrative, scientific, and study group leadership. The University of Iowa has members in 4 leadership positions (chair, vice-chair), and actively participating in 28 scientific and special committees. More participation is expected with the addition of 2 new investigators. 4) acquiring accreditation as a transplant institution, and giving priority to CCSG patients. 5) remaining among the top 2 institutions in providing accurate and timely data, and among the top 7 institutions in compliance with protocol requirements.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Cooperative Clinical Research--Cooperative Agreements (U10)
Project #
5U10CA029314-13
Application #
3557075
Study Section
Cancer Clinical Investigation Review Committee (CCI)
Project Start
1980-12-15
Project End
1993-11-30
Budget Start
1992-12-01
Budget End
1993-11-30
Support Year
13
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Iowa
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
041294109
City
Iowa City
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52242

  Publications

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