Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Higher Cancer Rates In Appalachia To Be Studied
WEST VIRGINIA...
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $6.5 million grant to the University of Kentucky to work with other states in addressing higher cancer rates in Appalachia.
The UK Prevention Research Center will use the grant to open the Appalachia Community Cancer Network at the university to serve Appalachian regions of Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Institutions joining UK in the program include Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University.
UK says community partners are collaborating on plans for the network, which will include programs in research, training and community outreach.
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $6.5 million grant to the University of Kentucky to work with other states in addressing higher cancer rates in Appalachia.
The UK Prevention Research Center will use the grant to open the Appalachia Community Cancer Network at the university to serve Appalachian regions of Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Institutions joining UK in the program include Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University.
UK says community partners are collaborating on plans for the network, which will include programs in research, training and community outreach.
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