Who We Are
CCR Is an Integral Part of NIH and of NCI
The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is part of the National Institutes of Health, the Federal Government's primary agency for conducting and supporting biomedical research. Funded within the National Cancer Institute by a Congressional mandate when the National Cancer Act was signed into law in 1971, CCR implements a patient-focused strategic plan to lessen the burden of cancer for all who suffer from this disease. CCR is located on campuses in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and Frederick, Maryland.
CCR integrates basic and clinical research into translational research strengths that accelerate our progress against cancer and HIV/AIDS. Our on-site intramural cancer research enterprise consists of over 250 principal investigators and nearly 1,000 postdoctoral and clinical fellows who work both individually and in integrated multidisciplinary teams. For a more in-depth view of our community of scientists, please visit: http://ccr.cancer.gov.
