NOVEMBER 2009
STUDY ARGUES THAT U.S. SCIENCE PIPELINE IS STRONG
Careers in science and other technical fields fail to attract top graduates
There is widespread concern that one of the greatest threats to the nation's global competitiveness and prosperity is its failure to educate and prepare enough students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM fields. Read more
NO CONSENSUS YET ON FY2010 CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING
Congress extends timeline to finalize annual funding bills to mid-December
The effort to finalize funding levels for fiscal year 2010 has taken a backseat to the mounting fervor to pass a comprehensive health care package before the year's end. Read more
NEW REPORT FINDS FAULT WITH FDA'S ACCELERATED REVIEW PROCESS
FDA emphasizes overall success of program in providing treatment to patients with life-threatening illness
According to a new report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has failed to follow up on unproven drugs that are put on the market through an accelerated approval process, and has no mechanism in place to remove those drugs when they prove to be unsuccessful or dangerous. Read more
LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR BREAST CANCER LEGISLATION
Hearing on Capitol Hill focuses on four proposals to help fight breast cancer
At a legislative hearing in October, lawmakers called on Congress to make a more concerted effort to fight breast cancer. Read more
TOWN HALL MEETING CALLS ATTENTION TO CANCER HEALTH DISPARITIES
Experts discuss policy and research initiatives to reduce the unequal burden of cancer
The District of Columbia has some of the highest rates of cancer mortality in the nation, including the highest mortality rates from breast cancer and the third highest incidence rates of colorectal cancer. Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the premier institutions working to reverse those trends. Read more
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