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A CIS Researcher is someone who is in charge of Cancer Information Service (CIS) in their job location and makes a report to the National Cancer Institute in order to help prevent cancer, cure cancer, or determine any new types of cancer that might develop.
A CIS Researcher executes strategic plans for research in a cluster of states such as the Northern Cluster which includes 13 states and the six New England States. The 13 states are:
The CIS Researcher collaborates on and supports currently funded CIS communications research studies. The CIS Researcher supports current research projects in the field by regular monitoring of research being conducted in other offices in the Northern Cluster. The CIS Researcher must set up regular meetings with offices to conduct trainings and discuss new and/or ongoing research. The CIS Researcher works with investigators on research concepts and proposals. The CIS Researcher knows that concepts for collaborative research projects must involve the appropriate Senior Research Coordinator and Project Officers for research. Senior Research Coordinators may be co-investigators on collaborative CIS Research Studies.
The CIS Researcher works with investigators, Program Directors, Partnership staff, and Information Service staff to implement research studies and disseminate findings. The CIS Researcher plans and implements a regional “Science Day” to showcase Northeast Cluster research projects in the field. The CIS Researcher implements a model for regional research projects and gathers new information for ongoing research projects. The CIS Researcher must promote the CIS Research Program and agenda by presentations and publications in appropriate venues and journals. TheCIS Researcher documents efforts and updates Project Office on progress of studies to ensure compatibility with CIS Research Agenda. The CIS Researcher advises cluster research within Partnership Programs to initiate community involvement/collaboration in education efforts and participation in clinical trials.
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