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An analysis of cancer research funding in the UK

Nature Reviews Cancer volume 3, pages 139–143 (2003)Cite this article

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Until recently, a lack of comparable and reliable data on ongoing research activity has been a significant limiting factor in strategic planning for cancer research. This article describes a new initiative in the UK, which is aimed at facilitating the coordination and strategic planning of cancer research at the national level.

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  1. the NCRI, 20 Park Crescent, London, W1B 1AL, UK

    Liam O'Toole

  2. Cancer Research UK, PO Box 123, 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PX, UK

    Paul Nurse

  3. the MRC Head Office, 20 Park Crescent, London, W1B 1AL, UK

    George Radda

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O'Toole, L., Nurse, P. & Radda, G. An analysis of cancer research funding in the UK. Nat Rev Cancer 3, 139–143 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrc994

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