Supporting the Science of Informal Cancer Caregiving: Highlights of NCI-Funded Research

A Webinar Series

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Purpose

The Outcomes Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is holding a 5-part webinar series on informal cancer caregiving. This series is intended to provide the state of the science related to informal cancer caregiving. In the series, attendees learn about current research by NCI-funded grantees as well as future directions in cancer caregiving research. Each session has dedicated presentations and opportunities for audience-based Questions and Answers. This webinar series concludes in May with an NCI-led discussion of themes among the funded grants and key opportunities for future research to support informal cancer caregiving.

Background

Over the last decade, NCI has placed a strong emphasis on advancing research on informal cancer caregiving. In 2015, NCI hosted a workshop to identify research priorities, and in response, NCI developed a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), Intervening with Cancer Caregivers to Improve Patient Health Outcomes and Optimize Health Care Utilization PAR-19-352 (R01), PAR-19-355 (R21), to support interventions for cancer caregivers. Informal cancer caregiving research continues to be a priority at NCI and in the Healthcare Delivery Research Program. NCI remains committed to supporting future research in this area.

For background on NCI’s research focusing on cancer caregiving, please see the HDRP Cancer Caregiving webpage.

Intended Audience

This webinar is intended for extramural investigators, advocates, and the public. No experience with cancer caregiving research is necessary.