Early Detection Research Network: Data Management and Coordinating Center and Statistics and Biomarker Resource Center (U24)

Post Date

July 24th 2009

Application Due Date

October 29th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

RFA-CA-09-020

CFDA Number(s)

93.393
93.394

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Education
Health

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses
Other

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $3000000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

Purpose. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits cooperative agreement applications for a Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC) and a Statistics and Biomarker Resource Center (SBRC) as components of the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). EDRN is a national consortium funded to discover, develop, and validate biomarkers for early cancer detection, risk assessment and the molecular diagnosis and prognosis of early cancer. Statistical and informatics activities for the EDRN are divided between the DMCC and the SBRC, as follows. The DMCC supports statistical and computational analysis, data management and protocol development, and informatics infrastructure and coordinates network-wide meetings and conferences. Its responsibilities are: (1) Network Coordination, (2) Data Management and Protocol Development, (3) Theoretical and Applied Statistical Research, and (4) Validation Infrastructure and Services. The SBRC is responsible for providing statistical services and consultation to EDRN investigators on study design and protocol development of individual EDRN studies and functions as the content management center for the EDRN biomarker knowledgebase. The other three main components of the EDRN are the Biomarker Developmental Laboratories (BDLs), the Clinical Validation Centers (CVCs), and the Biomarker Reference Laboratories (BRLs). Mechanism of Support. This FOA utilizes the NIH Cooperative Agreement (U24) award mechanism. Parallel FOAs for other EDRN components include RFA-CA-09-017 (U01) for BDLs, RFA-CA-09-018 (U01) for CVCs, and RFA-CA-09-019 (U24) for BRLs.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  National Institutes of Health

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