Coordination and oversight for cancer research activities
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11171863 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making cancer research work better by helping researchers team up, share resources, and get valuable feedback, so they can come up with new and innovative ideas to fight cancer.
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 | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $49,932 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA274506-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11171863 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include those involved in or affected by cancer research initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in cancer research or those not connected to the administrative aspects of such initiatives may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of cancer research activities by providing administrative support and coordination among various projects. It aims to optimize the use of research resources and infrastructure, including advanced computing capabilities. The project will facilitate collaboration among researchers and ensure that feedback from advisory committees is integrated into ongoing operations. Additionally, it will manage pilot research projects to foster innovation in cancer studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more streamlined and effective cancer research efforts, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on administrative coordination, similar initiatives in research management have shown success in enhancing research productivity and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Califano, Andrea — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Califano, Andrea
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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.