Columbia Community Cancer Clinical Trials Program
Columbia University NCI Community Oncology Research Program
This program brings NCI-supported cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and care trials to people in Columbia's local communities, especially those with limited access to research and comprehensive care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11338057 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program works with Columbia University Irving Medical Center and affiliated community clinics to open a wide range of NCI-supported cancer trials, including prevention, screening, treatment (Phase I–III), care-delivery, and biospecimen collection studies. They focus on outreach, education, and removing barriers so more patients in the catchment area can join trials. The program supports trial activation, patient enrollment, and local leadership in national NCI initiatives. Over the past several years they have activated many trials and enrolled patients, aiming to improve access and cancer outcomes in underserved communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with cancer or those eligible for prevention/screening studies who live or receive care within Columbia's designated catchment area and meet specific trial eligibility criteria are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who live outside the program's catchment area or who do not meet individual trial eligibility requirements may not be able to participate or benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could make it much easier for local patients to access new cancer treatments, prevention strategies, and supportive care through clinical trials.
How similar studies have performed: Other NCI Community Oncology Research Programs have successfully increased trial access and enrollment, so this program builds on established national models.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kachnic, Lisa a. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kachnic, Lisa a.
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.