Administrative Core to Accelerate Cancer Research at CePCHe
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11379550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized administrative core helps cancer researchers, including new scientists, manage projects more efficiently and move promising ideas toward independent funding.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,206,811 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148324-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379550 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-facing trial; this core supports researchers advancing cancer research that may benefit patients in the future.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not described in this administrative grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of CePCHe to streamline administration, finances, evaluation, advisory oversight, and training. It will connect early-career researchers with senior scientists to improve grant-writing and project execution. An external and internal advisory system will track progress and guide researchers toward R01-level funding within three years, while providing ongoing mentorship and outreach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster development of cancer research and new therapies through more efficient research processes.
How similar studies have gone: COBRE-type centers have demonstrated improved research productivity and mentoring of early-career investigators.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Colon, Vivian — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Colon, Vivian
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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.