Cross-Training Core for Cancer translational science
Official title: Cross Training Core
Funded at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru · NIH-11416574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cross-training program helps scientists from biology and physics work with doctors to move cancer discoveries from the lab to patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $111,038 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA274513-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416574 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; designed for researchers pursuing careers in translational cancer science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not participants in this grant; it is a workforce development effort.
What this research studies
This program brings together cancer biologists, physicians, and medical physicists to train independent researchers in translational cancer science. It focuses on bridging basic cancer biology with clinical applications by providing mentored, cross-disciplinary opportunities. Participants gain hands-on experience in collaborative research that links laboratory insights to real-world cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could create more well-trained researchers who accelerate cancer advances from discovery to patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cross-training efforts in cancer research have shown that integrated scientist-physician training can improve collaboration and translational progress.
Where this research is happening
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Jennifer S — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Yu, Jennifer S
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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.