<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The SVCP was a groundbreaking government initiative funded by the National Cancer Institute.Supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, it aimed to understand the link between viruses and cancer.This partnership led to global viral surveillance, genetic research, and humanitarian efforts in Africa.The era marked advancements in recombinant DNA technology, laying the foundation for biotechnology.The SVCP era's legacy influences modern gene therapy and regenerative medicine research.