Cancer care network for Wisconsin and northern Michigan
Cancer Research of Wisconsin and Northern Michigan (CROWN) Consortium
This program links local hospitals so people with cancer in Wisconsin and northern Michigan can join National Cancer Institute clinical trials and related studies closer to home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | St. Vincent Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Green Bay, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11337048 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I have cancer in Wisconsin or northern Michigan, this network connects my local hospital to NCI clinical trials and specialty oncology services so I can access treatments and studies nearer to home. The consortium brings together several health systems and shares staff, operational resources, and coordination to enroll patients across urban and rural sites. It supports research on prevention, treatment, imaging, care delivery, and collection of biospecimens, and helps mentor early-career investigators who run these trials. Regular committee meetings and shared infrastructure aim to expand trial availability and simplify participation for community patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with cancer who receive care at one of the participating hospitals or affiliates in Wisconsin or northern Michigan and meet eligibility for open NCI-sponsored trials or biospecimen studies.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the participating geographic area or whose cancer type or health status does not match any open trials are less likely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could gain easier access to more clinical trials, new treatment options, and coordinated cancer care within their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-based consortium models tied to NCI programs have previously increased trial access and enrollment, so this builds on an established approach.
Where this research is happening
Green Bay, United States
- St. Vincent Hospital — Green Bay, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jaslowski, Anthony J — St. Vincent Hospital
- Study coordinator: Jaslowski, Anthony J
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.