U.S. Code > Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare > CHAPTER 6A—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III—NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C—Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 1—national cancer institute > § 285a-10. Research, information, and education with respect to blood cancer

§ 285a-10. Research, information, and education with respect to blood cancer

(a) Joe Moakley Research Excellence Program
(1) In general
The Director of NIH shall expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for the conduct and support of research with respect to blood cancer, and particularly with respect to leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
(2) Administration
The Director of NIH shall carry out this subsection through the Director of the National Cancer Institute and in collaboration with any other agencies that the Director determines to be appropriate.
(b) Geraldine Ferraro Cancer Education Program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall direct the appropriate agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Director of NIH, to establish and carry out a program to provide information and education for patients and the general public with respect to blood cancer, and particularly with respect to the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
(2) Administration
The Agency determined by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall carry out this subsection in collaboration with private health organizations that have national education and patient assistance programs on blood-related cancers.