Building collaborations for cancer research and drug development
Official title: Core 4: Shared Resource - Capacity Development
Funded at Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope · NIH-10933461 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new cancer researchers at UC Riverside team up with experienced scientists at City of Hope to work on exciting projects that could lead to new treatments, while also getting the support they need to secure funding for their work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Duarte, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $208,165 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285116-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933461 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include early-stage investigators in cancer research who are affiliated with the University of California, Riverside.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in cancer research or are not affiliated with the participating institutions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing collaboration between early-stage investigators at the University of California, Riverside and senior researchers at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. By providing mentorship and resources, the project aims to strengthen the capacity for drug development and increase the likelihood of securing independent NIH funding. Participants will engage in Mini-Pilot projects, where they will receive guidance from experienced mentors to develop and compete for funding. This initiative is designed to foster innovation and collaboration in cancer research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved drug development processes and increased funding opportunities for early-stage cancer researchers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown that mentorship and collaboration can significantly enhance the success rates of early-stage investigators in securing funding and advancing research.
Where this research is happening
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Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
Duarte, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seewaldt, Victoria L. — Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
- Study coordinator: Seewaldt, Victoria L.
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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.