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Article: The breast cancer and the environment research centers.(Essay on: Breast Cancer Research)
- Article from:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
- Article date:
- August 15, 2005
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The Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Centers (BCERCs) were among the last large-scale scientific undertakings championed by Dr. Kenneth Olden at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). These centers were the culmination of years of discussion and planning within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and with both the scientific and advocacy communities. They stand as a tribute to Dr. Olden's unique perspective on the value of interdisciplinary science and the participation of communities and concerned citizens in publicly funded science projects.
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