At January’s end, President Obama established the Cancer Moonshot Task Force, which aims to enable developments in cancer research. The National Cancer Moonshot is a $1 billion initiative to aid scientists and researchers in accelerating research and treatments for cancer. For 2016, $195 million in new cancer-related activities at the NIH has been invested, and FY2017’s budget will propose $755 million in mandatory funds for new cancer research at the NIH and FDA. Within the HHS, investments will support research on detection, prevention and cancer vaccine development; cancer immunotherapy; genomic analysis of tumors and surrounding cells; enhanced data sharing; a virtual Oncology Center of Excellence; new technologies for pediatric cancer; and the Exceptional Opportunities in Cancer Research Fund, which aims to bring together scientists, physicians, philanthropic firms, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical representatives to share data and generate breakthroughs.

Source: The White House