Coordinating and overseeing oncology care projects
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-10935520 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how better teamwork in cancer care can improve the experience and results for patients, and it's being run by a friendly team at Harvard Medical School who will keep everything organized and make sure everyone's voice is heard.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $400,196 |
| NIH project number | 1P01CA281850-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935520 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who are receiving or have received integrated oncology care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in oncology care or those with non-malignant conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing administrative support and coordination for a program aimed at understanding how integration in oncology care affects patient quality and outcomes. The team at Harvard Medical School will manage various project activities, ensuring that all aspects of the research are organized and that findings are effectively communicated. The core will also oversee data collection, maintain necessary approvals, and facilitate meetings among project leaders and advisory boards, all while promoting diversity and inclusion in the research process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of care and outcomes for cancer patients by enhancing the integration of oncology services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that coordinated care approaches in oncology can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Nancy L — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Keating, Nancy L
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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.