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Published on: July 17, 2010
Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board
R S Whiting1, G H Porter, V W Chen
1Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board, USA.
Abstract:
The attached article briefly describes the Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board and its current activities. The Board was established by legislation in 1980 to: (1) determine eligibility for research funds, and (2) establish policies for the operation of the statewide tumor registry. There are currently 12 seats on the Board, each appointed by the Governor. The Grants Program has funded 66 research projects since 1984, focusing on cancer and pulmonary diseases. This represents a total of $1,731,853 of state funds used for research at academic institutions and state agencies throughout Louisiana.
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