General Info

Located in Rockville, Md., National Cancer Institute specializes in about cancer treatment, prevention and screening procedures. The institute performs research-based work on cancer at genetic, molecular and cellular levels. It offers cancer-related information for general public, patients, and health professionals. National Cancer Institute also provides descriptions of its research programs and clinical trials. The institute offers fellowship opportunities for graduates of postdoctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs with education and interest in cancer control research, including health promotion, communication, informatics, and behavioral and social science. Its division of cancer epidemiology and genetics organizes summer research programs for high school, college, and graduate students.