AHCC Community Oncology Research Program for Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Care Delivery
Official title: The Atlantic Health Cancer Consortium Community Oncology Research Program (AHCC CORP)
Funded at Atlantic Health System, INC. · NIH-11543478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community cancer research program in New Jersey aims to improve prevention, screening, and access to cancer care for adults through partnerships and biospecimen collection.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Atlantic Health System, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morristown, United States) |
| Project start | August 27, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $614,150 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA239772-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543478 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in New Jersey affected by cancer or at risk who can participate in biospecimen collection, screening, prevention, and care-delivery research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the NCORP catchment area or those not eligible for specific trials or biospecimen initiatives may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a large community-site network in New Jersey to advance cancer prevention, screening, and care delivery research, as well as participate in precision medicine studies. It focuses on expanding access to treatment and imaging studies through a national clinical trials framework and collecting biospecimens to support future discoveries. The program leverages local hospitals and clinics to reach a broad portion of the population with higher cancer incidence, helping patients engage in cutting-edge trials close to home. Through real-world data and collaborations, it seeks to translate research findings into practical improvements in care pathways for diverse communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain faster access to cutting-edge cancer care, more convenient trial participation, and improved prevention and screening strategies in their community.
How similar studies have gone: NCORP-based community sites have demonstrated improved access and care delivery outcomes in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
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Atlantic Health System, INC.
Morristown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whitman, Eric — Atlantic Health System, INC.
- Study coordinator: Whitman, Eric
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.