Advancing Cancer Care at the Abramson Cancer Center
Abramson Cancer Center Support Grant
This grant helps the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania bring new cancer discoveries to patients and improve care for people in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11231759 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Abramson Cancer Center is a leading institution dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer for people in its surrounding communities. This support enables the center to conduct a wide range of research, from understanding the basic science of cancer to developing new treatments and improving community health. By bringing together many experts and resources, the center aims to translate scientific breakthroughs into better care and prevention strategies for patients. It also provides comprehensive cancer care at multiple hospitals, including for children, ensuring a patient-focused approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who could potentially benefit from the research and care supported by this grant are those living in the 12-county catchment area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who are affected by cancer or at risk for it.
Not a fit: This grant supports the overall operations and research infrastructure of a cancer center, rather than a specific clinical intervention, so it does not directly exclude any patient group from potential future benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this ongoing support will lead to new cancer treatments, improved patient care, and reduced cancer rates for individuals in the center's service area and beyond.
How similar studies have performed: NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, supported by similar grants, have a long and successful history of advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vonderheide, Robert H. — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Vonderheide, Robert H.
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 below.