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Sciences (AIBS).  Contact the US Army at the address below for further
information.

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United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC)
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Breast Cancer Research.

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To request copies of this BAA contact:

COMMANDER, USAMRMC
MCMR-RMA-BCR-BAA-95
Fort Detrick, Maryland 21702-5024 USA
Phone: 301-619-7790
Fax: 301-619-7792

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Proposal Submission Dates:

8 September 1995   Training and Recruitment

13 September 1995   Research Projects; Mammography/Breast Imaging Projects

15 September 1995  Cancer Centers

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>From the BCRP Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 1 June 1995

"The U. S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), through
this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), is soliciting applications on breast
cancer research.  Proposals will be sought across all areas of basic,
clinical and epidemiologic research including all disciplines within the
basic sciences, basic health sciences, the clinical sciences, as well as
public health, economics, social sciences, psychosocial, quality care, non
conventional therapies, occupational health, nursing research,
environmental concerns, and conventional therapies.  The overall objective
of this funding effort is to promote research directed toward reducing the
incidence of breast cancer, increasing survival rates, and improving the
quality of life for those diagnosed with this disease.

This effort is intended to invigorate research in breast cancer by
fostering new directions, addressing neglected issues, and bringing new
investigators into the field. Interdisciplinary research and communication
is encouraged, as are military/private collaborations.  Proposals
addressing the needs of minority, elderly, lowincome, rural, and other
underrepresented populations are encouraged, as are proposals to reduce
the obstacles to widespread dissemination of proven detection, diagnostic,
and therapeutic methods.  However, while programmatic goals are important,
scientific merit is the principal criterion by which proposals will be
evaluated.

The BAA reflects the intent of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report,
Strategies for Managing the Breast Cancer Research Program (1993), a
report commissioned specifically for this program.  The report has not
been incorporated into the BAA; the provisions of the BAA are controlling.

Proposals are solicited in four major areas: research projects, training &
recruitment projects, cancer center projects, and special mammography
projects.  These areas and their various component award categories are
described in this section, followed by a description of who may apply for
awards."

>From the BCRP 95 Announcement 27 April 1995

"The U.S. Army will provide $150 million to continue the Department of
Defense's Breast Cancer Research program.  Of these monies, $20 million
will be allocated for mammography efforts and $15 million will be provided
for 3 institutions with dedicated breast cancer centers as described in
the 1994 Defense Appropriations Act.  The remaining $115 million is
designated to initiate new breast cancer research under a solicitation by
the Department of the Army."

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