NCI Director to Update Advocacy Community via Teleconference

Posted by Kate Murphy on August 30th, 2007

Dr. John Neiderhuber, National Cancer Institute Director, will provide a report to the advocacy community on September 12, 2007 as part of the Understanding NCI: Toll-free Teleconference Series.  Dr. Neiderhuber will discuss the budget and new programs at NCI. 

Doug Ulman will talk about the role advocates play at NCI, with a focus on the federal advisory committee – Director’s Consumer Liaison Group.  Doug is the chair of the DCLG.

The call will conclude with an open question and answer session.  Advocates, cancer patients and survivors, and family members are invited to listen and to ask questions.

  • Update for the Advocacy Community from NCI Director
  • Featuring: Dr. John E. Niederhuber, NCI Director and
    Mr. Doug Ulman, Chair, NCI Director’s Consumer Liaison Group
  • Wednesday, September 12, 2007
  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Eastern)
  • USA Toll-Free: 1-800-857-6584   Passcode: NCI

A recorded playback of the teleconference will be available for one month after September 12.

  • Toll-Free Playback: 1-866-443-8027 until October 12, 2007
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