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Stage I: Scientific Merit (non-NCI reviewers):

• Strength of scientific evidence and hypothesis
• Certification (biochemical or physiological validation)
• Potential clinical impact
• Feasibility
• Novelty

Stage II: Operational Feasibility (NCI staff):

• Resource availability
• Potential impact on current or proposed clinical trials by NCI
• Magnitude of required pre-clinical studies to address scientific/regulatory issues
• Resource intensity, i.e., costs and benefits

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