On the Development of Programs in Cancer Research
AUTOR(ES)
Cohen, Seymour S.
RESUMO
This paper discusses some problems of the participation of scientists in developing broad, long-range programs of cancer research by national and local medical centers. The 17-year performance of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in development of polio vaccines is discussed with respect to: (i) the formulation of programs and priorities in the absence of much fundamental knowledge; (ii) the support of basic research, (iii) its attitude on the direction of scientific effort, and (iv) the cooperative activities among numerous capable, strongwilled, independent scientists. This historic effort provides an excellent model for scientific participation in the development of comprehensive programs of cancer research.
