Administrative core for turning point-of-care cancer detection tech into real-world care
Official title: The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point of Care Technologies for Expanded Cancer Care (CITEC) - Administrative Core
Funded at Rice University · NIH-11398594 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center at Rice University helps fast-track affordable point‑of‑care tools to screen for epithelial cancers and get patients earlier, easier access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $134,161 |
| NIH project number | 5U54EB034652-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398594 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals at risk for epithelial cancers who would benefit from earlier screening and detection.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently engaged in epithelial cancer screening programs or who do not have access to early detection resources may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a centralized administration that coordinates teams, budgets, and policies to move practical cancer screening technologies from idea to bedside. It focuses on governance, collaboration, and efficient management so developers can deliver affordable, effective point‑of‑care tools for early cancer detection. The work aims to reduce barriers to translation, streamline decision making, and align activities with the broader point‑of‑care network. Patients could benefit from faster access to reliable early-detection technologies and improved screening options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may gain quicker, easier access to early cancer detection through better point‑of‑care tools.
How similar studies have gone: Previous point‑of‑care efforts show promise in improving early detection, but this project focuses on administrative coordination to accelerate translation.
Where this research is happening
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Rice University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richards-Kortum, Rebecca R. — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Richards-Kortum, Rebecca R.
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.