Administrative Core for City of Hope/UCR Cancer Research Partnership
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of California Riverside · NIH-11411321 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized leadership and operations grant to help two leading cancer centers work together on cancer research, trials, and outreach.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Riverside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $222,570 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285114-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411321 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient population; this is an administrative core supporting cancer research and collaboration.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation or clinical testing is involved through this core alone.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that provides scientific leadership, administrative support, and fiscal management to a joint UCR–City of Hope cancer research program. It helps plan and prioritize projects, coordinate with advisory boards, and oversee how funds and activities advance cancer priorities in drug development and clinical trials. The Core also supports mentorship and career development for early investigators and ensures smooth collaboration between the partner institutions. Expect regular reviews by advisory groups to guide progress and maintain strategic focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could streamline cancer research efforts and accelerate progress toward new therapies and better patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other multi-institution cancer centers have successfully used administrative cores to enhance collaboration and accelerate translational research.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Riverside
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, Ernest — University of California Riverside
- Study coordinator: Martinez, Ernest
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.