Alliances for Cancer Trials: Clinical Trials Core
Official title: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Clinical Trials Core
Funded at Alliance Nctn Foundation · NIH-11291202 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A collaboration network helps speed up cancer trials to bring new therapies and better care to patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alliance Nctn Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | April 17, 2014 |
| Project end | February 29, 2032 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $58,903 |
| NIH project number | 2U10CA180821-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11291202 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with various cancers who may participate in clinical trials conducted through the Alliance network.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for specific trials or receiving standard care will not directly benefit from this core.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multi-institutional team that designs and runs cancer clinical trials, focusing on new therapies, prevention strategies, and reducing side effects for patients. It provides infrastructure, expert collaboration, and streamlined processes to develop NCI-supported trials across many cancer types including breast, CNS, and blood cancers. The core also integrates correlative science to identify biomarkers that may guide personalized treatment while expanding access for diverse patient populations. The aim is to accelerate the translation of promising science into effective, patient-friendly cancer care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may gain faster access to innovative therapies and more precise, less toxic treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous clinical trials cores have demonstrated improvements in trial start-up times and integration of biomarker research.
Where this research is happening
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Alliance Nctn Foundation
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Galanis, Evanthia — Alliance Nctn Foundation
- Study coordinator: Galanis, Evanthia
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Alliance NCORP Research Base for Community Cancer Trials
A nationwide program working with community clinics to test new cancer treatments and care approaches for patients with cancer, including those with bone, brain, or bone-metastatic disease.
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Alliance Community Oncology Network
This national program runs clinical trials and patient studies to find better ways to prevent cancer, ease treatment side effects, and improve cancer care for people with or at risk for cancer.
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Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Membership Core
This grant supports a national cancer trials network to make it easier for patients, including teens and young adults, to access high-quality clinical trials.
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.