Administrative Core for a Comprehensive Cancer Center Initiative
Official title: Overall
Funded at Howard University · NIH-11419201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central Administrative Core at Howard University helps coordinate and guide a multi-project cancer research program to keep everything running smoothly and safely for patients and researchers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Howard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $169,434 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA295337-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419201 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients may benefit indirectly through faster development and coordination of cancer research and care improvements.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient treatment is not the focus of this core; benefits come through serendipitous improvements in program efficiency and safety.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of a comprehensive cancer center, providing leadership, planning, and oversight to ensure all projects work well together. It supports governance meetings, strategic decision-making, and program monitoring so that research stays focused on improving cancer care. The core emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement to benefit patients through coordinated, efficient research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better, faster, and more reliable cancer research leadership can translate into improved patient care and new treatment options down the line.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores like this have enabled more cohesive programs and timely translational research in cancer centers.
Where this research is happening
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Howard University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Carla D — Howard University
- Study coordinator: Williams, Carla D
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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.