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'''Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives (CSSI)''' is an extramural research office within the National Cancer Institute (NCI), focused on pioneering new scientific programs and resources to advance cancer research and improve clinical outcomes. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://cssi.cancer.gov/}} ==Mission== The Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives strives to push the boundaries of cancer research by identifying emerging opportunities, coordinating interdisciplinary programs, and providing researchers with cutting-edge tools and data, ultimately aiming to reduce cancer’s impact through innovative science. ==Parent organization== CSSI operates under the [[National Cancer Institute]], which is part of the [[National Institutes of Health]]. ==Legislation== CSSI was not established by specific legislation but was created in 2003 under NCI’s authority to enhance its research mission, evolving through internal NCI directives. ==Partners== * NCI Divisions and Centers for collaborative programs * Extramural research community for scientific input * Federal agencies like NIST and FDA for specific initiatives ==Number of employees== Exact employee numbers are not publicly specified, as CSSI is integrated within NCI’s staffing structure. ==Organization structure== CSSI is designed to foster innovation and coordination: ===Leader=== Led by a **Director**. ===Divisions=== * Office of the Director for strategic planning and program oversight * Knowledge Management and Special Projects Branch for portfolio analysis and reporting ==List of programs== * Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) for technology development * Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) for informatics tools * Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) for cancer mapping ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget figures for CSSI are not publicly isolated, being part of NCI’s broader funding from NIH appropriations. ==Staff== CSSI’s staff includes program directors, scientists, and analysts, though exact numbers are not detailed separately from NCI. ==Funding== Funding is sourced from NCI’s budget, allocated through NIH’s Congressional appropriations, with additional support from grants and partnerships. ==Services provided== CSSI develops and coordinates research programs, conducts portfolio analysis, creates public research resources, and hosts scientific events to advance cancer research. ==Regulations overseen== CSSI does not oversee regulations but supports NCI’s research policies through its initiatives. ==Headquarters address== 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 ==History== Launched in 2003, CSSI emerged as NCI’s “concept shop” to drive exploratory research and resource development, adapting over time to meet evolving cancer research needs. ==External links== * [https://cssi.cancer.gov/ Official Website] * [[wikipedia:National Cancer Institute]] ==References== <references />