Welcome to the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)
The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) aims to reduce cancer risk, incidence, and death and enhance quality of life for cancer survivors by supporting innovative research and recommending ways to apply that research in quality health care delivery.
Areas of Interest
Research Portfolios
Currently funded grants and research initiatives.
Funding Opportunities
Announcements of grant opportunities currently accepting applications.
Publications & Data
Resources tracking advances against cancer and DCCPS research.
What’s New
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition
Provides evidence-based recommendations on improving health through regular physical activity
DATE: November 2018
Tobacco & Lung Cancer Map Story
Discusses incidence, mortality, survival, and cigarette use trends with interactive maps and graphs
DATE: November 2018
Studying “Total Diet” and Its Impact on Health, Including Cancer Risk
NCI Cancer Currents Blog by Jill Reedy, PhD, MPH, RD
DATE: October 2018
Enhancements to NCI’s SEER Program Creating New Research Opportunities
NCI Cancer Currents Blog by Lynne Penberthy, MD
DATE: August 2018
Additional Resources
About DCCPS
In 1997, NCI established DCCPS to enhance its ability to alleviate the burden of cancer through cancer control research. This research generates basic knowledge about how to monitor and change individual and collective behavior, and to ensure that knowledge is translated into practice and policy rapidly, effectively, and efficiently. Learn more about DCCPS and cancer control.
Research Emphasis
DCCPS supports research in surveillance, epidemiology, health services, behavioral science, and cancer survivorship. The division also acts as a source of expertise and evidence on issues such as the quality of cancer care, economic burden of cancer, geographic information systems, statistical methods, communication science, comparative effectiveness research, obesity and tobacco control, and translation of research into practice. Learn more about our specific areas of research.
