Delaware program that speeds care by involving patients and communities in cancer research
Official title: Delaware Clinical and Translational Research ACCEL Program (CEO Core)
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11408705 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program at the University of Delaware helps people with cancer and their communities shape and guide cancer research to make results more relevant and useful.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 25, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $683,118 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104941-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408705 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer and their communities in Delaware, and their clinical care partners, who are interested in shaping research priorities and receiving timely results.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged with or in communities disconnected from research partners may see fewer direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Community Engagement and Outreach Core that partners with patients, families, providers, and community groups to identify the questions and outcomes that matter most. It emphasizes reciprocal, mutually beneficial collaboration so that research translates into real-world clinical and public health improvements. The core brings end users into the research process early and continuously, ensuring research priorities reflect community needs. By connecting researchers with diverse Delaware communities, the program aims to accelerate uptake of findings into practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with cancer could see research that more directly addresses their concerns and improves care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Community-engaged research approaches have shown promise in aligning studies with patient needs and increasing relevance and uptake of findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pachter, Lee M — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Pachter, Lee M
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.