Kenneth C Chu1, F Allan Hubbell. 1. Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 602, Bethesda, MD 20852, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The National Cancer Institute created the Special Population Network (SPN) to develop cancer awareness, research and training with partnerships from community and research organizations. METHODS: Eighteen SPNs were funded with the goals of enlisting community partnerships, enhancing training opportunities for minority scientists, and conducting pilot research projects. RESULTS: The SPN program concluded in 2005 after achieving many major milestones. CONCLUSION: This paper provides background information about the SPN and one of its programs, the Pacific Islander Cancer Control Network.
BACKGROUND: The National Cancer Institute created the Special Population Network (SPN) to develop cancer awareness, research and training with partnerships from community and research organizations. METHODS: Eighteen SPNs were funded with the goals of enlisting community partnerships, enhancing training opportunities for minority scientists, and conducting pilot research projects. RESULTS: The SPN program concluded in 2005 after achieving many major milestones. CONCLUSION: This paper provides background information about the SPN and one of its programs, the Pacific Islander Cancer Control Network.
Authors: F Allan Hubbell; Pat H Luce; William P Afeaki; Lee Ann C Cruz; Juliet M McMullin; Angelina Mummert; June Pouesi; Maria Lourdes Reyes; Leafa Tuita Taumoepeau; Galeai Moali'itele Tu'ufuli; Lari Wenzel Journal: Cancer Date: 2006-10-15 Impact factor: 6.860