Director

Philip E. Castle, Ph.D., M.P.H.

DCP Director Philip E. Castle, Ph.D., M.P.H. 

The Division of Cancer Prevention furthers the mission of the National Cancer Institute by leading, supporting, and promoting rigorous, innovative research and training to prevent cancer and its consequences to improve the health of all people.

In The News

‘The complexities are staggering.’ U.S. plans huge trial of blood tests for multiple cancers
Science Magazine
June 22, 2022
Screening for Many Cancers with One Test: Uncertainty Abounds
NCI Cancer Currents Blog
April 21, 2022
Applying a pandemic-like response to cancer prevention
STAT First Opinion
August 9, 2021
Advancing Cancer Prevention: A Conversation with NCI’s Dr. Philip Castle
NCI Cancer Currents Blog
July 20, 2021
A Message from the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Director, Philip E. Castle, Ph.D., M.P.H.
DCP News
September 11, 2020

Blog Posts

Ending Cancer as We Know It Is the Work of Many Capable Hands: A Moment to Say "Thank You"
Cancer Prevention Science Blog
December 20, 2021
A Message from the Director: A Year of Making the Cancer Prevention Intention Clear
Cancer Prevention Science Blog
September 20, 2021
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Honoring the Scientists who Shaped Cancer Prevention Research During the Last 50 Years
Cancer Prevention Science Blog
March 1, 2021
Scientific Achievements During 2020: An Unforgettable Year of Progress in the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention
Cancer Prevention Science Blog
December 17, 2020
Projects Making Progress in Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention
Cancer Prevention Science Blog
October 19, 2020

Videos and Webinars

National Cancer Advisory Board and NCI Board of Scientific Advisors
June 15, 2022
Joint Meeting of the NCI Board of Scientific Advisors (BSA) and the National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB)
December 9, 2021
National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB) Virtual Subcommittee Meetings (Day 2)
September 2, 2020

Presentations

Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on the Conduct of DCP Trials: Update on TMIST – Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial NCAB-TMIST-presentation.docx (DOCX, 1.77 MB)
NCI's Division of Cancer Prevention; Vision Castle.pdf (PDF, 1.46 MB)