Administrative Core for Cancer Research Partnership
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at New Mexico State University Las Cruces · NIH-11406252 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core administrative grant supports a cross-institution cancer research and education partnership between New Mexico State University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to coordinate programs, budgets, and outreach.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State University Las Cruces NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Cruces, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2007 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $192,204 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA132383-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406252 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient population; the grant supports infrastructure and collaboration that may enable future patient-focused cancer research.
✕Less likely to help
This core itself does not provide direct patient treatment or intervention.
What this research studies
This grant backs the Administrative Core that runs the joint cancer research partnership between NMSU and Fred Hutch. It focuses on leadership, budgeting, communications, and logistics to keep research and education efforts moving across two campuses separated by over 1,600 miles. The core has adapted during the COVID era to maintain program activities, redeploy resources, and sustain outreach to patients and communities. The work involves coordinating researchers, educators, and administrators to ensure smooth operations and long-term collaboration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the partnership could accelerate cancer research and education that may eventually benefit patients through better understanding and new collaborative programs.
How similar studies have gone: Several long-running research partnerships have sustained cancer research and education programs through coordinated administration with positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State University Las Cruces
Las Cruces, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Unguez, Graciela Alexandra — New Mexico State University Las Cruces
- Study coordinator: Unguez, Graciela Alexandra
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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.