Cancer health partnership to advance care and research
Official title: TUFCCC/HC Regional Comprehensive Cancer Health Partnership
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11413699 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A joint 10-year program between Temple University/Fox Chase Cancer Center and Hunter College to speed up cancer research and improve care for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,474,382 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221705-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413699 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients and communities affected by advanced cancer and cancer disparities, and individuals who may participate in research training and capacity-building activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in the projects or living outside the partner regions may not see immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaborative cancer research partnership that brings together experts from two major institutions to advance cancer health in communities. It funds core infrastructure, training, and collaborative projects to address disparities and improve patient outcomes. The work is designed to connect researchers with community partners, mentors, and early-career scientists to accelerate impactful cancer research and translation into practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster advances in cancer prevention, treatment options, and community-based care.
How similar studies have gone: This type of CPACHE-style partnership has shown success in increasing collaboration, training, and funded cancer research across multiple sites.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Grace X. — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Ma, Grace X.
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.