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Recent VCC Member Cancer-Related Grants & Contract Awards

Clinical Research Program

Krag, David (Surgery)
   Genencor International, Inc.
Targeted Beta Lactamase Enzymes against Tumor Targets
One Year Award: $79,561


   Applied Imaging Corporation
Development of an Automatable System to Aid in Theraputic Decisions for Breast Cancer Patients
One Year Award: $148,478


Muss, Hyman (Medicine)
   Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Gene Expression Profile of the Stromal Reaction: Role of the Stroma in Breast Cancer Invasion
One Year Award: $250,000


Ornstein, Deborah (Medicine)
   Pharmion Corporation
A Pilot Trial of Tinzaparin (Innohep), a Low Molecular Weight Herparin for the Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
One Year Award: $82,652


Cell Signaling & Control Research Program

Hovey, Russell (Animal Science)
   Department of Defense BCRP Idea Award
A New and Authentic Model for Human Breast Development and Breast Cancer
Three Year Award: $374,925


Genome Stability & Expression Research Program

Wallace, Susan (Microbiology & Molecular Genetics)
   National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Structure, Function and Evolution of DNA Repair Enzymes
Five Year Award (Anticipated): $7,500,000


Prevention & Control

Geller, Berta (Family Practice & Psychiatry)
   National Cancer Institute
Patient Activated Colorectal Cancer Screening in Primary Care Practices
Two Year Award (Anticipated): $270,383


Marcy, Theodore (Medicine)
   National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Usability Testing of a CDSS for Tobacco Use Treatment
Two Year Award (Anticipated): $152,000


Trumbo, Craig (Family Practice & Psychiatry)
   National Science Foundation
Hazard Proximity and the Perception of Cancer Risk: A Multi-Level Spatial Analysis
Two Year Award: $100,000