Welcome to the Tumor Microenvironment Network Website

TMEN Mission...

The Tumor Microenvironment initiative focuses on expanding our understanding of the role of the tumor microenvironment in cancer initiation, progression and metastases. Through this initiative, NCI intends to generate a more comprehensive understanding of the composition of the stroma in normal tissues, with the goal of delineating the mechanisms of tumor-stromal interactions in human cancer.

Eleven funded programs form the Tumor Microenvironment Network (TMEN), an infrastructure intended to establish repositories of critical reagents, resources and information as well as promote and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and progress in understanding the role of host stroma in tumorigenesis.

New visitors are encouraged to visit About TMEN to learn more about the initiative and network.