Welcome to the Behavioral Research Program, DCCPS
The Behavioral Research Program initiates, supports, and evaluates a comprehensive program of research to increase the breadth, depth, and quality of behavioral research in cancer prevention and control.
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Spotlight
Feature
COVID-19 Information for Cancer Researchers
NCI’s webpage provides resources and guidance to assist cancer researchers deal with the challenges of conducting research during this time.
Advisory
Confronting Health Misinformation
Read the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on building a healthy information environment.
Publication
Behavioral Research in Cancer Prevention and Control: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities
BRP leadership highlights key areas of research to address cancer prevention and control challenges.
About the Behavioral Research Program
BRP research priorities address key psychological and behavioral targets across the cancer control continuum, from prevention to end-of-life care. These priorities include basic behavioral and psychological science, interventions in cancer control areas such as tobacco use, diet and energy balance, and sun protection, and processes and effects of communication and informatics.
Research Branches
Upcoming Event
August
5
Using SAS to Analyze TUS-CPS Data
Interactive session on basic analyses of the TUS-CPS data using SAS, including analyses of the individual public use and harmonized data with associated replicate weights.
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Sample Behavioral Research Grant Applications
Fifteen investigators and their organizations agreed to let the Behavioral Research Program (BRP) post excerpts of their grant applications to demonstrate what a successful grant application looks like.