The administrative support of the Cancer Center provides the focal'point for achieving 'centerness', theintegration that is the hallmark of a successful Cancer Center. This nebulous attribute is essential in ourinstitution where depth and breadth of science abound. The challenge is to provide the resources andatmosphere that will induce investigators to look past their traditional departmental silos, focus their expertiseon cancer and take advantage of the opportunities for collaborative research that are essential for translationfrom discovery to application. The leaders of the Cancer Center are responsible for creating the resourcesand collegia! opportunities that support this philosophy, and the staff of the Cancer Center are responsiblefor creating the atmosphere that attracts investigators and maintains their participation. UWCCCAdministration provides support for all functions required for efficient operation of all Center activities. Thetotal budget for the administration of the Cancer Center is $1,444,751. This proposal requests support for29% of the operating budget. These figures do not include the cost of other institutional personnel from theUW Hospital and Clinics and UW Foundation, whose collaborative work is essential.
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