DOD Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Concept Grant for Novel Military-Relevant Studies

Focus Areas for Genetic Cancer Research:
 Identification and characterization of changes in gene structure and/or gene expression resulting from physical, biological, or chemical exposures and stressful environments that, alone or in concert, are known or suspected to increase cancer risk. Although not all inclusive, hazards
encountered by the military population include:
o Radiation (UV and other radiation sources)
o Biological Agents
o Chemicals
o Physical and Psychological Stress
o Other Environmental Conditions (e.g., noise, heat, altitude)
 Investigation of biological pathways involved in carcinogenic mechanisms which are affected by
military exposures
 Investigation of the trans-generational cancer risk of military exposures
 Evaluation of differences in genetic susceptibility to cancer among ethnic groups affected by military exposures

Focus Areas for Noninvasive Cancer Ablation:
 Development of approaches for deep organ access for ablation technologies
 Validation of nanoparticle targeting
For applications in the topic area of Genetic Cancer Research, it is the responsibility of the
applicant to clearly and explicitly articulate the project’s military relevance.

See the Program Announcement for the full Funding Opportunity Description.