Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network A national network of academic, public health, and community partners who work together to reduce the burden of cancer, especially among those disproportionately affected. This presentation was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 1U48DP from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What We Do Conduct community-based research to: Accelerate adoption and implementation of evidence- based cancer prevention and control Enhance large-scale efforts to reach under-served populations Advance the science and practice of dissemination and implementation

Metrics of Success CPCRN Progress Reporting System: Number of research and dissemination activities Number, size, and type of grants Number of publications Number of presentations Number of reports, plans, and policies By center, cross-center, and with partners

Grants funded at points along K2A Framework

CPCRN Effectiveness Criteria Organized by the Competing Values Framework Goal Attainment and Productivity (Rational Goal Model) -Number of scientific publications, reports & dissemination activities -Adoption and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and control -Reduced cancer risk, increased screening & reduced disparities Efficiency and Accountability (Internal Process Model) -CPCRN members perceive Workgroup calls as efficient, well run -Funders see the CPCRN as responsive to their priorities -Workgroups meet performance/productivity expectations Collaboration and Commitment (Human Relations Model) -Density & strength of network ties among Centers (and Affiliates) -Number of research and dissemination activities with partners -Perceived value of the CPCRN by network members and partners External Support and Adaptability (Open Systems Model) -Number and size of grants obtained, especially multicenter grants -Responsiveness of the CPCRN to changing evidence & priorities -CPCRN is valued/recognized by external audiences

CVF Spider Diagram (example)

Cross-Center Projects Principles, Process, and Criteria

Recommended Principles Cross-center projects involve 3+ centers All PIs chair or co-chair a cross-center project (workgroups have 1 chair and 1-2 co-chairs) Initiate 3-4 cross-center projects maximum Structure projects to permit affiliate member participation Look for linkage/collaboration opportunities with CDC/NCI programs

Recommended Process 1.Centers propose ideas in 3 kick-off calls 2.Interested investigators form ad hoc workgroups, hold 2-4 calls to develop idea 3.Co-leads present idea at kick-off meeting using provided template 4.SC discusses, ranks, and selects 3-4 ideas for cross-center projects – charters workgroups

Recommended Rating Criteria CriteriaCritical Questions SignificanceCould this project significantly accelerate the implementation of evidence-based cancer control ? FeasibilityDoes CPCRN have the expertise, time, resources, and partnerships to carry out the project? ScalabilityDoes the project have the potential to be scaled up if successful? Scientific MeritDoes the project make an important contribution to scientific knowledge of dissemination and implementation? Funder PriorityIs the project responsive CDC/NCI priorities for CPCRN? Is the project specific to this thematic network (i.e., no overlap with work of other thematic networks)? Member InterestAre enough CPRN members interested to lead/conduct the project?

Ranking Cross-Center Project Ideas Rank the projects based on how well they address 5 criteria for cross-center collaboration best meets criterialeast meets criteria Note: this is not a ranking of your interest in the projects

Expectations of Workgroup Membership Substantive contributions Active participation Task responsibility Resource contribution

Ranking Cross-Center Project Ideas Considering the expectations for membership, rank your Center’s interest in participating in each project most interestedleast interested