Abstract

Background: The National Cancer Institute created the Special Population Network (SPN) to develop cancer awareness, research and training with partnerships from community and research organizations. Methods: Eighteen SPNs were funded with the goals of enlisting community partnerships, enhancing training opportunities for minority scientists, and conducting pilot research projects. Results: The SPN program concluded in 2005 after achieving many major milestones. Conclusion: This paper provides background information about the SPN and one of its programs, the Pacific Islander Cancer Control Network.

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