Texas A&M Cancer Research Council

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The Texas A&M Cancer Research Council (CRC) online portal is designed to provide faculty-researchers at Texas A&M University, the Texas A&M Health Science Center, and other investigators across the state with information about funding opportunities and solicitations offered by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and by federal research sponsors and 
foundation. The portal facilitates access to Texas A&M programs and scientists involved in cancer research.

CRC Announcements
For more details on current events and announcements, see the Announcements page. 

  • National Cancer Institute Fellowship opportunity
    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) is now accepting applications for Cancer Prevention Fellows. As part of the program, fellows receive the opportunity to obtain an M.P.H. degree at an accredited university during the first year, followed by mentored research with investigators at the NCI. Research opportunities exist across the spectrum of cancer prevention research, including: epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical services, laboratory, nutritional, and social and behavioral sciences. The deadline to apply is August 25, 2012. For more information, visit the NCI CPFP catalog and the fellowship application page.

 

Information and Resources for A&M Cancer Researchers

Visit Resources for A&M Cancer Researchers for a copy of the 2012 A&M Cancer Research Colloquium Program, links to CPRIT Prevention Research Portfolio maps, NCI dietary self assessment tool, CPRIT and A&M FAQs, and other useful resources.

View a list of CRC members, including faculty-researchers and staff from Texas A&M and the Texas A&M Health Science Center.

Sign up for the CRC listserv, created to help keep faculty-researchers apprised of important and timely information regarding activities and initiatives of CPRIT and other organizations dedicated to furthering cancer research.

View a list of grants awarded to investigators in The Texas A&M University System for cancer-related research.

Questions about CPRIT? View our FAQs, developed especially for A&M System researchers.

  • 2012 Texas Cancer Plan
    CPRIT has announced the 2012 Texas Cancer Plan.  The Texas Cancer Plan (the Plan) aims to reduce the cancer burden across the state and improve the lives of Texans. As the statewide call to action for cancer research, prevention, and control, the Plan identifies the challenges and issues that affect our state and presents a set of goals, objectives, and strategies to help inform and guide communities in the fight against cancer. Read more about the Plan, download the Plan in PDF form, and view other resources that YOU can use to help promote the Plan in your community. (30 April 2012)
  • Prevention research of David McClellan, M.D. of the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine is featured by CPRIT. Dr. McClellan describes in a video his CPRIT-funded work in educating the uninsured and underserved residents of Brazos County about risks of colon cancer, as well as medical training for colonoscopies. (19 March 2012)