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Frequently Asked Questions, Resources, Policies, Documentation, and the History of CHTN

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CHTN History and Timeline

The CHTN was established in 1987 by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in response to an increase in demand for high-quality biospecimens for cancer research. Review the changes of the CHTN through the years.

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