About the PALEO-ONCOLOGY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
PRO is the scientific research program
under ACF dedicated to conducting and facilitating research into the global history of
cancer through use of bio-archaeological,
historical, radiological, biomolecular,
microscopic and macroscopic
methods.
Principal Goals of PRO:
Investigate the evolution and epidemiology of cancer and neoplastic diseases throughout history
Increase recognition of the existence and impact of cancer in ancient societies
Facilitate the development of standardized procedures for the identification and analysis of cancer and other neoplastic diseases in skeletal and mummified human remains
Provide open access to multi-disciplinary paleo-oncological resources
Provide an open forum to facilitate discussion of paleo-oncological topics and collaboration between researchers from multiple disciplines
Provide academic and financial support for research regarding the historic and prehistoric presence of cancer and other diseases