(a) Grant awards from the Institute shall:
- (1) Create and expedite innovation in the area of cancer research and enhance the potential for medical or scientific breakthrough in the prevention of cancer and cures for cancer;
- (2) Attract, create, or expand research capabilities of public or private institutions of higher education and other public or private entities that will promote a substantial increase in cancer research and in the creation of high-quality new jobs in Texas; and
- (3) Develop and implement the Texas Cancer Plan.
- (b) This chapter applies to all grant proposals considered by the Institute for initial funding on or after September 1, 2009.
Source Note:The provisions of this §703.1 adopted to be effective December 21, 2009, 34 TexReg 9213.