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
Cancer Currents Blog
Many Older Adults Screened Unnecessarily for Common Cancers.
DATE: August 2020
NCI Press Release
New Treatments Spur Sharp Reduction in Lung Cancer Mortality Rate.
DATE: August 2020
Cancer Currents Blog
Study Offers Insights on Health Problems among AYA Cancer Survivors.
DATE: August 2020
New OCS Director
Dr. Emily S. Tonorezos Named Director of NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship.
DATE: August 2020
Cancer Currents Blog
Ovarian Cancer Studies Aim to Reduce Racial Disparities, Improve Outcomes
DATE: July 2020
Cancer Currents Blog
Study Links Mental Health Treatment to Improved Cancer Survival.
DATE: July 2020
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.
