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May 13

Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) Tumor and Tissue Repositories
Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF)
Deadline: Survey response-July 11, 2008 (pre-application); Full solicited proposals-September 5, 2008
Funding: $25,000 for 6 months
The LAF intends to provide funding to qualified biorepositories containing well-preserved tissue samples from AYA cancer patients (defined as those diagnosed with cancer at ages 15 through 39). Funding will be made available for review and indexing of tumor and matched control tissue samples in anticipation of making tissues available to researchers exploring tumor and host biology in this unique patient population. In order to be considered for funding, all potential applicants must complete an online survey and be invited to submit a full proposal. The survey includes questions regarding tumor and match control tissues available in your biorepository, as well as general information regarding current collection, storage, retrieval, quality control, and data management practices. To complete the survey, please contact Brandy Gazo, Program Officer for Research Grants at brandy.gazo@laf.org. Surveys responses will be reviewed and full proposals will be solicited by July 28th. Full proposals will be due no later than September 5th, 2008. Unsolicited full proposals will not be considered.

Application Instructions for Administrative Supplements to Study Economic Impact of Interventions Targeting Cancer Survivors and/or their Families
National Cancer Institute
Deadline: June 9, 2008
Funding: Up to $200,000 total costs for 1 year.
The purpose of these administrative supplements is to fund the addition or inclusion in the design of the planned psychosocial and/or behavioral intervention study of information on the economic or health services impact of the intervention being delivered.

May 6

Career Catalyst in Disparities Research
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Application Receipt Dates: Pre-application due June 11, 2008. Full applications due July 31, 2008.
Funding: Up to $450,000 over 3 years
Career Catalyst in Disparities Research (CCDR) awards provide a unique opportunity for scientists in the early stages of their career, particularly scientists from populations affected by disparities in breast cancer outcomes, to achieve research independence. This award provides up to $450,000 over 3 years for research exploring the basis for differences in breast cancer outcomes and the translation of this research into clinical and public health practice interventions.

Stem Cells and Cancer (R21)
(PA-08-165)
National Cancer Institute
Application Receipt Date(s): See NIH Mechanism Deadlines
Funding: Up to $275,000 for 2 years
This funding opportunity announcement is intended to promote research on all aspects of tumor stem cell biology, including the molecular and biochemical regulation of embryonic and adult stem cell behavior relevant to tumor formation.  Research projects are encouraged on the characterization of tumor stem cells from the broad spectrum of solid tumors and leukemias/lymphomas not already examined, on markers potentially shared by tumor stem cells and normal stem cells, and on the biochemical and molecular regulation of normal and tumor stem cell function are encouraged. Such research can and should include the development of methods for the functional identification of such cells in vivo. Studies of the genes regulating self renewal, and studies of regulation of stem cell division by the stem cell niche and/or microenvironment are also encouraged.