Administrative Core for a Cancer Research Program
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr · NIH-11644055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant funds an Administrative Core to manage a large cancer research program and ensure compliance, coordination, and data resources to support studies on cancer causes and patient populations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2017 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $500,555 |
| NIH project number | 3U19CA203654-10S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11644055 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with lung cancer or those at risk, or populations represented in the data resource, may indirectly benefit through faster, more inclusive research findings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking direct, individualized interventions from this core should not expect direct treatment at the grant site.
What this research studies
If you or a loved one is affected by cancer, this grant backs the core that organizes resources, teams, and data to accelerate cancer research. It includes maintaining a large database of epidemiological, genetic, and biomarker information from thousands of lung cancer patients and cohorts, and it supports efficient communication among researchers. The core also focuses on translating findings to diverse populations and implementing implementation science with a collaborating partner. By keeping projects aligned and data accessible, it helps turn discoveries into real-world advances for patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved coordination and data sharing could speed up discoveries that lead to earlier detection, better treatments, and more inclusive cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: The core approach of centralized administration and data integration is a common accelerator in large cancer programs, with proven benefits in enabling multiple projects.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amos, Christopher I. — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Amos, Christopher I.
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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.