A core team to support cancer research and patient advocacy.
Administrative Core
This study is all about making cancer research better by helping scientists work together, sharing important data and samples, and making sure that patients' voices are heard in the research process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930019 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The ROBIN Administrative Core focuses on providing essential administrative and communication support for cancer research initiatives. It is led by a team of principal investigators and supported by an executive committee and an external advisory board, ensuring diverse expertise. The core aims to enhance collaboration among various scientific projects and facilitate the transfer of research specimens and data across institutions. Additionally, it emphasizes the involvement of patient advocates to ensure that patient perspectives are integrated into the research process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients involved in or affected by colorectal cancers and those interested in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cancer or those not engaged in clinical trials may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cancer research initiatives, ultimately benefiting patients through better-informed clinical trials and treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Similar administrative cores have shown success in enhancing cancer research collaboration and patient advocacy, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Formenti, Silvia C. — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Formenti, Silvia C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.