Administrative Core for CAP-IT Center at Fox Chase Cancer Center
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr · NIH-11415062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central, coordinating grant helps Fox Chase Cancer Center run its CAP-IT Center smoothly so researchers can collaborate effectively on hereditary cancer syndromes and related topics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $378,411 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA272686-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415062 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with hereditary cancer syndromes or familial neoplastic syndromes who may contribute samples or participate in related studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without hereditary cancer risks may not directly benefit from this administrative core.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core to coordinate planning, evaluation, and communication for agent discovery activities within the CAP-IT Center. It supports fiscal management, clerical work, data reproducibility, and engagement with the CAP-IT Network and data centers. The core ensures scientific rigor and transparent collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and shared resources. Active participation in meetings, workshops, and inter-program collaborations will be organized and tracked.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could streamline research collaboration and accelerate discoveries that benefit patients with hereditary cancer syndromes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar CAP-IT network administrative cores have shown success in enabling large-scale coordination across cancer centers.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clapper, Margie L. — Research Inst of Fox Chase Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Clapper, Margie L.
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.