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Colorectal Cancer Research and Economic Recovery

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is helping to pay for critically needed colorectal cancer research. In return, scientists and their support staff are hired or kept working, new equipment and supplies are purchased, and local communities benefit economically.

As of July 2009, the National Cancer Institute has used ARRA funds to award 40 grants associated with colorectal cancer research, totaling $7,284,159. The grants support both ongoing and new colorectal cancer research. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on September 8th, 2009
Posted in: Policy & Advocacy News, Research & Treatment News | No Comments »
Tags: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, ARRA, NCI

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