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Collaboration to improve cancer care and reduce disparities

Official title: Administrative Core

Funded at Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope · NIH-10933459 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is all about bringing together the University of California, Riverside and the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center to make cancer care better for patients, helping them access new treatments and improving how care is delivered.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionBeckman Research Institute/city of Hope
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Duarte, United States)
Project startSeptember 22, 2023
Project endAugust 31, 2028
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$249,799
NIH project number5U54CA285116-02
Project IDNIH-10933459 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by cancer, particularly those from underserved communities.

Less likely to help

Patients with conditions unrelated to cancer or those not residing in the catchment area may not receive benefits from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the partnership between the University of California, Riverside and the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center to improve cancer care. It aims to provide strong scientific leadership and administrative support to ensure effective planning and implementation of cancer-related initiatives. The project involves collaboration with various advisory boards to guide efforts in eliminating health disparities in cancer treatment and outcomes. Patients may benefit from improved access to innovative therapies and better-informed clinical practices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment strategies and reduced health disparities for patients.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in collaborative approaches to cancer care, particularly in addressing health disparities.

Where this research is happening

  • 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.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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