Coordinating Center for Barrett's Esophagus Translational Research Network (BETRNet)(U24)

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-CA-16-007 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationHealthCFDA Number: 93.39393.39493.396Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-NIH11Closing Date: May 23, 2016Award Ceiling: $250,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Mar 17, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications for the Coordinating Center for the Barretts Esophagus Translational Research Network (BETRNet). The BETRNet is an NCI program established to address the rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma in the United States and to energize this field of research. Specifically, the program seeks a better understanding of the biology of esophageal adenocarcinoma and its precursor lesion, Barretts esophagus, as the foundation for validated preventive measures that would improve patient management. BETRNet will include three...
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