Columbia UC NCORP: Expanding Cancer Clinical trials for communities
Official title: Columbia University NCI Community Oncology Research Program
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11543556 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that helps people with cancer access a wide range of cancer trials and high-quality care in their local community.
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 start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,049,702 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189960-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543556 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer in the designated catchment area who are eligible for NCI-supported trials and interested in trial participation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for or unwilling to participate in clinical trials may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant supports Columbia University’s NCORP program to activate and enroll patients in NCI-supported cancer trials across a broad catchment area. It focuses on expanding access to a full portfolio of trials, from prevention and screening to treatment and biospecimen collection, while strengthening awareness and availability of studies. The effort blends cancer care with research, aiming to improve how trials are offered in community settings and accelerate translational progress for patients. The program has a track record of activating numerous trials and enrolling hundreds of patients, demonstrating real-world impact in community oncology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the catchment area could gain quicker access to new treatment options and high-quality care through clinical trials.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NCORP programs have activated many trials and enrolled many patients, showing that community-based trial access can work well.
Where this research is happening
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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.