About Us

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. As such, it coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

Scientists and physicians from a wide range of disciplines, all dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer.

SCI members work together in multidisciplinary teams to unravel cancer’s secrets and to transform the latest detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention discoveries into the most advanced patient care available.