Metastasis Research Network (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is soliciting applications for research on developing a comprehensive and cohesive understanding of cancer metastasis. The NCI will support U54 Specialized Centers that together will continue to serve as the hub of the Metastasis Research Network (MetNet). Each MetNet Center should propose an overarching scientific theme that will be pursued through two or three scientific inter- and multidisciplinary basic research projects. The projects should use integrative system level approaches to elucidate and integrate a mechanistic understanding of the non-linear, dynamic, and emergent processes in metastasis. • The MetNet will have a Steering Committee as a governing body. • The Steering Committee will consist of the contact PD/PI from each awarded MetNet Research Center and NCI Project Scientists. • The MetNet Steering Committee will meet monthly and at the MetNet Annual Investigator Meeting as needed. • The NCI will support U54 Specialized Centers that together will continue to serve as the hub of the Metastasis Research Network (MetNet). • Each MetNet Center should propose an overarching scientific theme that will be pursued through two or three scientific inter- and multidisciplinary basic research projects. • The projects should use integrative system level approaches to elucidate and integrate a mechanistic understanding of the non-linear, dynamic, and emergent processes in metastasis.