Cancer health partnership to accelerate transdisciplinary research
Official title: TUFCCC/HC Regional Comprehensive Cancer Health Partnership
Funded at Hunter College · NIH-11413710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A joint program between Temple/Fox Chase and Hunter College is building better cancer research and outreach to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,014,007 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221704-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413710 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer or at-risk populations who may benefit from improved prevention, discovery, and care strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if they are not involved in specific pilot projects or community outreach activities.
What this research studies
This partnership harnesses collaboration across institutions to advance cancer science and educate communities. It supports biostatistics, bioinformatics, and planning cores to speed up impactful cancer projects. The goal is to translate research findings into real-world cancer prevention, care, and outreach in diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster progress in cancer prevention, early detection, and more effective, equitable treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous partnerships have mentored numerous investigators, funded cancer disparities projects, and generated publications and external funding, indicating productive collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Hunter College
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Erblich, Joel — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Erblich, Joel
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.