The Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) of the Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) has received our fiscal year 2012 (FY12) funding to support research projects in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Prostate Cancer.
This is a critical request and it is important that prostate cancer survivors participate in research about prostate cancer….here is that opportunity. Please continue reading below and then directly visit malecare.org/cdmrp to fill out the application.
Malecare has been asked for nominations of advocate representatives to participate on those peer review panels and we encourage you to read the following and apply at www.malecare.org/cdmrp In past years, Malecare has been represented by almost a dozen reviewers — we hope you will consider becoming a reviewer, too.
As a reviewer you will represent the collective views of survivors, patients, family members, and persons affected by and at risk for prostate cancer.
Read and evaluate research study proposals for relevance to the prostate cancer survivor
community’s needs and concerns
Actively participate in the peer review panel discussions.
Participate equally with scientists.
Meetings are usually held in the Washington, DC, area for 2–3 days.
Travel, accommodations, meals and a honoraria are pr