Creating a center to enhance collaboration and resource sharing in cancer research
Official title: Multi-Consortia Coordinating Center (MC2 Center) for Cancer Biology: Building Interdisciplinary Scientific Communities, Coordinating Impactful Resource Sharing, and Advancing Cancer Research
Funded at Sage Bionetworks · NIH-10909997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special center where scientists can work together to find better ways to understand and treat cancer, making sure everyone has access to the tools and information they need to help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sage Bionetworks NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,793,657 |
| NIH project number | 5U24CA274494-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by advanced cancer who may benefit from the latest advancements in cancer biology and treatment strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage cancer or those not engaged in ongoing research collaborations may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a Multi-Consortia Coordinating Center for Cancer Biology, which aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists working on cancer. By integrating various approaches, data, and tools, the center will address critical questions in cancer research. It will operate through three hubs that promote collaboration, resource sharing, and community engagement, ensuring that all resources are easily accessible and usable. The center will also develop metrics to evaluate its impact and continuously improve its effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments and improved patient outcomes through enhanced collaboration and resource sharing among researchers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives that fostered interdisciplinary collaboration in cancer research have shown promising results, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Sage Bionetworks
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Varma, Susheel — Sage Bionetworks
- Study coordinator: Varma, Susheel
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.