The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)'s research arm achieves major milestone, showcasing years of success in fostering innovation and knowledge discovery that improves the lives of patients with cancer. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. , July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network ® (NCCN ® )—an alliance of leading cancer centers—commemorates the 25 th anniversary of the NCCN Oncology Research Program ( ORP ).
The NCCN ORP is dedicated to seeking innovative, effective, and equitable cancer care through oversight and funding for cancer research and quality improvement projects. Over the past quarter-century, the NCCN ORP has managed a diverse portfolio of more than 180 research studies and quality improvement projects to improve quality and outcomes for people with cancer. The NCCN ORP has also provided project oversight to 75 NCCN Foundation ® Young Investigator Award recipients since the program was founded in 2011.
Over the past nine years, the ORP has also coordinated the scientific poster session at NCCN's Annual Conference. These grants and poster presentations have contributed significant new knowledge to advance cancer care and helped to cultivate emerging leadership in the field of oncology. "The NCCN ORP has a long history of facilitating the development of new insights into cancer care," said Crystal S.
Denlinger , MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN . Dr. Denlinger was named an NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Award recipient ear.