Center for Cancer Genomics
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Center for Cancer Genomics (CCG) is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) located in Rockville, Maryland. It focuses on conducting genomic research to understand cancer biology, identify new therapeutic targets, and develop personalized medicine approaches.
Mission
The mission of the CCG is to leverage advances in genomic technologies to generate new insights into cancer. It seeks to integrate these findings into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes through better diagnostics, more effective treatments, and strategies for cancer prevention.[1]
Parent organization
The CCG is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which is under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCI leads the national cancer research efforts.
Legislation
The CCG operates within the framework established by the National Cancer Act of 1971, which mandates NCI to conduct and support research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
Partners
- Other NIH institutes for interdisciplinary research
- Academic and research institutions globally for collaborative genomic studies
- Industry partners for translating research into clinical applications
Number of employees
The exact number of employees is not publicly specified, but the center includes researchers, bioinformaticians, data scientists, and support staff.
Organization structure
The structure of CCG is designed for comprehensive genomic research:
Leader
The head of CCG is the Director of the Center for Cancer Genomics.
Divisions
- Structural Genomics for cancer genome characterization
- Functional Genomics for understanding gene function in cancer
- Computational Genomics for data analysis and integration
List of programs
- The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)
- Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTD²) Network
- Genomic Data Commons (GDC) for data sharing[2]
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for the CCG are not publicly disclosed, being part of the NCI's overall research budget.
Staff
Staff includes scientists with expertise in genetics, oncology, bioinformatics, and data science, supported by administrative personnel.
Funding
Funding for the CCG comes from the National Cancer Institute's budget, which is part of the NIH's appropriations.
Services provided
The CCG provides services like sequencing cancer genomes, analyzing genomic data to understand cancer biology, and developing tools and resources for the research community. It also works on translating this research into clinical applications for better cancer management.[3]
Headquarters address
9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
History
The Center for Cancer Genomics was established to harness the power of genomic technology for cancer research, following the completion of the Human Genome Project. Its history reflects the evolution of cancer research from broad genetic studies to targeted, personalized approaches in understanding and treating cancer.
External links
References
- ↑ National Cancer Institute (2025). "About the Center for Cancer Genomics". National Cancer Institute.
- ↑ National Cancer Institute (2025). "Research at the Center for Cancer Genomics". National Cancer Institute.
- ↑ National Cancer Institute (2025). "Science at the Center for Cancer Genomics". National Cancer Institute.