BCM-TSU Collaborative Cancer Research and Education Administrative Core
Official title: BCM/TSU P20 Collaborative Union for Cancer Research and Educational Development (BCM-TSU P20 CURED) Administrative Core (AC)
Funded at Texas Southern University · NIH-11415155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A joint administrative hub between BCM and Texas Southern University aims to boost cancer research and education through streamlined operations, trainee recruitment, and coordinated educational programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Southern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $171,338 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA284967-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415155 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with advanced cancer or those seeking opportunities related to cancer education and clinical research pathways at BCM or TSU.
✕Less likely to help
This core itself does not directly test therapies or enroll patients; benefits come through enhanced research and educational activities.
What this research studies
This grant supports a shared administrative core that keeps a cancer research partnership active between BCM and TSU. It focuses on efficient budgeting, regulatory oversight, and transparent communication to maximize resources for cancer research and education. By guiding pilot projects, curricula, and cross-institution collaborations, it seeks to build sustainable capacity in cancer care and education at both institutions from 2023 through 2027.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from faster, better-coordinated cancer research and more robust educational programs that train clinicians and researchers.
How similar studies have gone: Other P20-style administrative cores have successfully expanded multi-institution cancer research capacity and trainee development.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Southern University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liang, Dong — Texas Southern University
- Study coordinator: Liang, Dong
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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.