The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) is a National Cancer Institute division that supports research in cancer prevention, surveillance, outcomes, and population-level interventions.
DCCPS funds and coordinates studies that evaluate behavioral, social, environmental, and healthcare system factors affecting cancer incidence and outcomes. Its initiatives increasingly incorporate digital health and analytics approaches to improve screening, detection, and survivorship research. DCCPS-supported evidence informs protocol rationale and endpoint selection in prevention and population-based studies. The division also emphasizes equity-focused research strategies and responsible use of large-scale data.