TU Lead: Timothy Turner, PhD
UAB Lead: Upender Manne, PhD
Cancer Research Programs (CRP) provides: (a) Funding opportunities initially for two full and two pilot research projects and for additional pilot research projects, in years 4 and 5, that demonstrate the capability to become full research projects within the Partnership or, after completion, to achieve independent funding; (b) Effective mentors for junior faculty co-leaders who, as part of the Partnership, have received pilot or full research project funding; and (c) Regular evaluation of projects and mentors to ensure success of the individual projects and the overall effectiveness of the CRP