1. Biomarker Developmental Research Grants
    • Biomarker based prospective clinical trials – with particular emphasis on non-intrusive biomarkers such as cell free DNA and germline genetics and epigenetics.
    • Reassessment of clinical records and clinical trial records for association of biomarkers with outcomes
    • Other biomarker studies with clear near-term clinical benefit
  2. Research Support Packages
    • Early career, Emerging Translational Researcher Award start-up package providing research support for up to 3 years, plus up to 50% of the physician’s salary and a housing stipend for awardees moving to Washington DC.
    • Mid-career, Accelerator Award providing funding that would accelerate a translational researcher’s innovative research project promising near-term clinical benefits, and support for up to 50% of the physician’s salary plus a housing stipend for awardees moving to Washington DC
  3. Programs for Expanding Clinical Trial Participation
    • Project proposing game-changing innovations in patient and physician outreach that can quickly and measurably expand adult cancer patient clinical trial participation in the Washington metropolitan area.