Administrative and Engagement Core to support Cancer Control efforts
Official title: Administrative and Engagement Core
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11642562 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a team that helps coordinate, communicate, and engage with communities to advance cancer control efforts.
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) | $149,612 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA284109-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11642562 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for recruitment; this is a core-support grant
✕Less likely to help
There may be no direct patient involvement from this core alone beyond its indirect impact on patient-centered programs.
What this research studies
The Administrative and Engagement Core coordinates all activities for the Cancer Control Center across multiple institutions in Texas. It supports project management, internal and external communications, and robust community engagement. The core operates through an Administrative Unit and a Communications & Engagement Unit to keep programs cohesive and responsive to stakeholders. Staff work across INCan, INSP, and UTHealth to ensure smooth collaboration, accountability, and impactful outreach. The focus is on building partnerships, sharing information, and strengthening the center’s ability to translate cancer control science into real-world action.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better coordination and communication can speed up cancer control efforts and improve community engagement and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative and engagement cores have successfully improved collaboration and program delivery in complex cancer centers.
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.
- 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.