Administrative and Engagement Core for Cancer Control
Official title: Administrative and Engagement Core
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11626118 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core team will coordinate administration, communications, and community engagement to support cancer control efforts across several Texas institutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $212,023 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284109-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11626118 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable as this is a core support grant; however, communities and patients may benefit indirectly through improved cancer control programs.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not the primary aim of this core, but patients may experience downstream improvements from better-coordinated programs.
What this research studies
This grant funds a cross-institution team to streamline administration, project management, and external and internal communications for cancer control activities. The Administrative Unit will coordinate activities and timelines, while the Communications & Engagement Unit will manage outreach, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination. The work focuses on building cohesion, collaboration, and community partnerships to advance cancer control goals among diverse populations. It is designed to enhance coordination across INCan, INSP, and UTHealth to improve program impact and accountability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened coordination and community engagement could accelerate cancer control efforts and improve outcomes for patients and communities affected by cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous administrative and engagement cores in cancer control programs have shown improved collaboration and program implementation, though outcomes are context-dependent.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez, Maria Eulalia — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Fernandez, Maria Eulalia
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.