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This bill establishes the Research and Clinical Trial Cancer Consortium Initiative (Initiative), a new independent nonprofit entity designed to coordinate and enhance cancer clinical research and treatment efforts across Virginia. The Initiative will consist of 12 members, including eight representatives from specific medical institutions such as the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Virginia Medical Center, and others, along with three nonlegislative citizen members with expertise in cancer research or philanthropic support, and one ex officio member from the Secretary of Health and Human Resources. The primary purpose of the Initiative is to develop coordinated financial incentives for medical institutions to collaborate on clinical trials, leverage existing resources, incentivize intellectual property research, combine clinical enrollment populations, and minimize duplicative research efforts. Members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Initiative will elect a chairman from its membership (excluding institutional representatives). The bill requires the Initiative to submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, including an executive summary detailing its activities and work. Additionally, the initial appointments of citizen members will be staggered, with terms of one, two, and three years to ensure continuity and ongoing representation.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1379