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§285a–5 Associate Director for Prevention; Appointment; Function

Title 42 › Chapter 6A— PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter III— NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES › Part C— Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes › Subpart 1— national cancer institute › § 285a–5

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Institute must have an Associate Director for Prevention to coordinate and promote its cancer prevention programs. The Director of the Institute must appoint someone who is an expert in public health or preventive medicine because of their training or experience. The Associate Director must prepare a description of the Institute’s prevention activities, including the staff and resources used, for inclusion in the biennial report under section 284b of this title.

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Title 42, §285a–5

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(a)There shall be in the Institute an Associate Director for Prevention to coordinate and promote the programs in the Institute concerning the prevention of cancer. The Associate Director shall be appointed by the Director of the Institute from individuals who because of their professional training or experience are experts in public health or preventive medicine.

(b)The Associate Director for Prevention shall prepare for inclusion in the biennial report made under section 284b 11 See References in Text note below. of this title a description of the prevention activities of the Institute, including a description of the staff and resources allocated to those activities.

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section 284b of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 104(b)(1)(C), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3693.

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42 U.S.C. § 285a–5

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

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Apr 5, 2026

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