Acute stress and chronic-stress-induced inflammation contribute to the progression of cancer, research shows. More
Acute stress and chronic-stress-induced inflammation contribute to the progression of cancer, research shows. More
Psychological scientists may be interested in new funding opportunities available for researchers studying the regulation of tobacco products. This opportunity, a cross-institute initiative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically seeks scientists who study behavior. Among other things, NIH seeks: Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to tobacco More
https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/hbrb/sandpit.html The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the US’s leading federal agency for cancer research, seeks psychological scientists interested in studying five behaviors related to cancer: tobacco use, alcohol consumption, dietary behavior, physical activity, and UV exposure. Researchers are invited to apply for a 3-day “ideas lab,” a residential workshop aimed More
Halfway through her chemotherapy treatment following a breast cancer diagnosis, Susan (not her real name) began to feel as though a blanket of fog had rolled over her brain. A highly successful professional in her 50s, she suddenly had trouble remembering the day of the month or even her own More
The Behavioral Research Program, within the (NCI) National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, initiates, supports, and evaluates a comprehensive program of research ranging from basic behavioral research to the development, testing, and dissemination of interventions in areas such as tobacco use, screening, dietary behavior, and sun More
With tight budgets and dramatic cuts in federal funding, psychological scientists — like everyone else — are feeling the pinch. Knowing where to find funding and knowing the tricks of the grant writing trade, so to speak, gives researchers an edge in the hunt for precious federal resources. Thankfully for More