NRG Oncology Seeking Candidate for Cancer Control Committee Chair Role

November 25 2024

We are seeking nominations for the position of Chair of the NRG NCORP Cancer Control Committee. Candidates for this position should have an active program of funded research and publications focused on the NRG cancer control priorities of improvement or delay in decline of neurocognitive function, reducing gender specific symptoms such as lymphedema and sexual function, and testing therapeutic delivery modifications to improve QoL and cost-effectiveness in localized cancers while maintaining efficacy. Candidates should have a track record of mentorship and a willingness to provide timely consultation to members and liaisons of NRG committees as concepts and protocols are being developed. In addition to leading the NRG Cancer Control Committee, this candidate will also serve as a co-chair of the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Committee. This individual will work closely with the CPC on the priorities of the overall committee.

NRG Oncology Committee Chairs must be at an NRG Oncology Member Institution and eligible to receive federal funding. Nominal funds from federal grants to offset related effort and travel to NRG Oncology meetings is provided. Candidates are required to have either completed the demographic information or have formally elected to opt-out as per the NRG Oncology Demographic Data Initiative. Information on this initiative is posted on the NRG Oncology website at https://www.nrgoncology.org/demographic-data-initiative.

Applicants for the position should forward a cover letter addressing their specific interests and qualifications for the role as well as their NIH biosketch to committee-nominations@nrgoncology.org. The deadline for the application submission is February 14, 2025. If you have questions about the position, forward those to the same email and we will have an appropriate party get back to you.

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