This is a reissue of PAR-04-069, which was previously released February 27, 2004.

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to accelerate the progress in molecular imaging as the basis for the extraordinary, non-invasive and quantitative analytical tools useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as in the laboratory environment to interrogate biological pathways relevant to cancer. The Cancer Imaging Program of the NCI solicits new or competing applications for P50 Research Center Grants for In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (ICMICs). The program will fund the 5-year P50 ICMIC grants to support interdisciplinary scientific teams conducting cutting-edge cancer molecular imaging research with clinical relevance. ICMIC funding is designed to: (1) support unique core facilities; (2) enable the awardees to initiate pilot research in new promising directions; and (3) provide interdisciplinary career development opportunities for investigators new to the field of molecular cancer imaging.

See full description in NIH Guide: PAR-06-406