What is the NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer and how was it developed?
The NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer is a comprehensive, integrated initiative encompassing the public and private sectors, designed to accelerate the application of the best capabilities of nanotechnology to cancer. The Alliance will be comprised of researchers, clinicians, and public and private organizations that have joined forces to develop and translate cancer-related nanotechnology into clinical practice. The Alliance will accelerate the transition of molecular-based science into the clinic by enabling cross-disciplinary collaborations within the scientific community and among the public and private sectors. The NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer builds on a strong foundation of science and scientific accomplishments that have been undertaken by NCI over the past six years. Also, the NCI is supporting regional cancer nanotechnology symposia to foster inter-disciplinary collaborations. These collaborations are resulting in improved communication and coordinated re
