Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives

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Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives
Type:	Research and Development Agency
Parent organization:	National Cancer Institute
Top organization:	National Institutes of Health
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Website:	https://cssi.cancer.gov/
Creation Legislation:
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Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives

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Mission
To speed cancer research with new tools and collaborations across the National Cancer Institute and beyond

Services
Research Program Development; Portfolio Analysis; Scientific Coordination; Resource Creation

Regulations

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.

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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.