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Surgical oncology research. A disappointing status report
F P Avis1, S Ellenberg, M A Friedman
1Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Annals of Surgery
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Surgical oncology research funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) declined between 1980-1985, with surgery departments submitting fewer grant applications than medicine departments. This trend is concerning given NCI
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Research
- Grant Funding Analysis
Background:
- Surgical oncology research is critical for advancing cancer treatment.
- Understanding trends in research funding is essential for strategic planning.
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a primary source of cancer research funding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the status of surgical oncology research.
- To define the scope of challenges in surgical oncology research.
- To identify unique characteristics of the surgical research community and propose solutions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of demographic data on grant applications submitted to and funded by the NCI.
- Study period: 1980 to 1985.
- Comparison of grant activity between surgical and medical departments.
Main Results:
- Departments of surgery submitted and received significantly fewer NCI grants compared to departments of medicine.
- The number of grant applications from medical departments increased, while those from surgical departments decreased during the study period.
- This decline occurred despite substantial NCI support for scientific and educational opportunities.
Conclusions:
- A concerning downward trend in surgical oncology research funding and application submission was observed.
- The findings highlight a potential disparity in research engagement between surgical and medical departments.
- Further discussion on potential solutions to address these challenges is warranted.