Radiation Oncology-Biology Integration Network (ROBIN) Centers (U54 Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for U54 Research Centers that will collectively establish the Radiation Oncology-Biology Integration Network (ROBIN). ROBIN U54 Centers will provide highly focused research capabilities that will:

• Prioritize and support research to test translational hypotheses that advance understanding of mechanistic interactions and biologic consequences of radiation treatment;
• Support longitudinal collection of clinically annotated research biospecimens prior to (e.g., baseline), during (e.g., on-treatment), and after radiation therapy;
• Develop a multidisciplinary workforce and engage stakeholders with the expertise to conduct studies in translational and pre-clinical research to best inform clinical radiation oncology studies, including leveraging data science and informatics approaches.