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Childhood Cancer Research Institute
Dianne Quigley
Executive Director
PO Box 309
Worcester, MA 01602
 Phone: (508) 751-4615
Fax: (508) 751-4600

 

Mission Statement

  
The Childhood Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) is organized to prevent childhood cancer by investigating the root causes of this disease and educating the public on these critical findings. CCRI specializes in epidemiological studies of radiation-related causes of cancer and promoting public participation in radiation health risk assessment and management.
  • Geographic focus: national
  • No membership
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): education, organizing, research
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    Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		  
    CCRI's strategies include:
    • conducting scientific and community-based research
    • initiating public health program development;
    • conducting extensive community health organizing;
       
    • developing and implementing strategies for projects in public participation, community health education, capacity building and participatory research;

    • leveraging of funding to communities through the development of partnerships for research and education;

    • sponsoring and implementing educational workshops;

    • developing educational materials and technical assistance guides;

    • producing a national newsletter; providing advocacy, technical support and testimony to federal health agencies;

    • providing interviews and documentary assistance to media sources; and

    • providing general clearinghouse activities to the public, health care professionals and the media.
     

    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by Childhood Cancer Research Institute and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 6/2/99

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