Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Develop
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 Centers of Excellence
Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development
Overview The goal of the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) is to develop a university-wide Center of Excellence in cancer research and education. This Center will comprise, from various university schools (Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Social Work) and departments, both natural and social scientists. They will be a multidisciplinary team engaged in research, education and community service.The overall objectives of CCRTD are:
- To develop a core group of internationally known scientists, who will carry out highly productive basic research in cancer cell biology and contribute in development of successful therapeutic strategies to combat cancer.
- To involve undergraduate and graduate students in the area of cancer research and to train postdoctoral fellows in the area of cancer biology and, hence, help develop future generations of African-American scientists of the highest caliber.
- To establish an educational program that will help to increase awareness for prevention, early detection and treatment of cancers, which disproportionately affect the African-American population.
We anticipate that in ten years, CCRTD will be a unique and independent entity as a Clark Atlanta University Center of Excellence, which will generate enough grant support to sustain itself. This Center will be housed in its own building, while the member faculty will belong to several schools and academic departments.
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