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FOCUS ON THE MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY HEALTH COMMUNICATION SBIR/STTR GRANT PROGRAM
http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/hcirb/sbir
What is the Multimedia Technology Health Communication (MTHC) SBIR/STTR Grant Program?
The MTHC Grant Program promotes the innovative use of multimedia technology to translate cancer research into interventions, systems, networks, or products that can be used by the public or by health professionals to reduce cancer risk or improve the quality of life of cancer survivors. Grant applicants are required to develop, implement, and test the effectiveness of new or existing models of behavior modification or informational/educational interventions using computer applications, telephone technologies, videos, cable and broadcast television, radio, virtual reality, animation, digital imaging, handheld or other wireless devices, or the Internet/World Wide Web.
Who sponsors the MTHC SBIR/STTR Grant Program?
The MTHC SBIR/STTR Grant Program is housed in the Health Communications and Informatics Research Branch, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, NCI.
What award mechanisms do the SBIR and STTR grants use?
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants use the R43/R44 award mechanism. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants use the R41/R42 award mechanism.
What types of research does the MTHC Grant Program support?
The MTHC Grant Program accepts applications in the following research categories: behavior associated with cancer risk; cancer genetics; diverse populations; complementary medicine approaches; innovative alternative teaching methods; survivorship and quality of life issues; systems for primary care professionals and oncologists; and systems for the public.
Can you provide examples of MTHC Grant Program products?
Below are four products that were developed with the support of the MTHC Grant Program.
- Cancer Pain Decision Support System (R44CA78101)
Cynergy Group/Stuart Du Pen, M.D.
Poulsbo, WA
This is a Web-based software tool targeted for physicians and other health care providers. It can also be used by administrators and managed care clinics to monitor costs and outcomes.
http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sbir_ptitle_result.cgi?GNumber=R44CA78101-02
- Elder Care Tutorials (R44CA74433)
Talaria, Inc./Brian Raffety, Ph.D.
Seattle, WA
This is a Web-based educational program for health care practitioners designed to raise awareness of critical issues in pain symptom management.
http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sbir_ptitle_result.cgi?GNumber=R44CA74433-02
- Pathways to Health: 3 Giant Steps (R44CA73346)
ISA Associates, Inc./Royer Cook, Ph.D.
Alexandria, VA
This is a CD-ROM-based multimedia program designed to decrease the incidence of cancer in workers by decreasing consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and dietary fat.
http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sbir_ptitle_result.cgi?GNumber=R4473346-02
- Palliative Care Training Program for Caregivers (R42CA73284)
MKHP Associates, L.L.C./Mary Hamil Parker, Ph.D.
Alexandria, VA
This is a multimedia, practice-based, palliative care training program for paraprofessional, volunteer, and family caregivers of cancer patients.
http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sbir_ptitle_result.cgi?GNumber=R42CA73284-02
Where can I get more information about the MTHC Grant Program?
For information on the MTHC SBIR/STTR Grant Program, see http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/hcirb/sbir
For more general information about SBIR and STTR grants, see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr1/index.pdf
Who should I contact if I am interested in submitting a SBIR or STTR grant?
Prospective applicants should contact Connie Dresser, program director for the MTHC SBIR/STTR Grant Program, at cd34b@nih.gov or (301) 435-2846. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project ideas with Ms. Dresser BEFORE submitting their applications.
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