Creating a supportive environment for cancer research teams
TME Administrative Core
This study is all about helping researchers who are working on understanding how tumors grow and interact with their surroundings, by providing them with support and guidance so they can become more successful and recognized in their field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916355 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a robust administrative core to support the Tumor Microenvironment Center of Biomedical Research Excellence. It aims to foster independence among principal investigators (PIs) and enhance their success through structured mentoring and effective management. The project includes maintaining a transparent scientific culture, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and evaluating progress towards key benchmarks. By nurturing new research leaders, this initiative seeks to elevate the center's national recognition and sustainability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals affected by cancer or those involved in cancer research.
Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in cancer research or those with conditions unrelated to cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer research outcomes and innovations in treatment approaches.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in cancer research support have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and fostering innovation.
Where this research is happening
Morgantown, United States
- West Virginia University — Morgantown, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lockman, Paul R — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Lockman, Paul R
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.