Education and Outreach Core for Glioblastoma research
Official title: Education and Outreach Core
Funded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology · NIH-11420568 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-institutional program to train people and share knowledge about glioblastoma using new data tools and collaborations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $92,084 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA283114-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420568 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with glioblastoma or related brain cancers who may benefit from improved therapies in the future and from clinical trial enrollment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in education activities or who are not connected to GBM education programs may see limited personal benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports education and outreach tied to a glioblastoma research center, aiming to build cross-disciplinary skills in systems biology, bioinformatics, and clinical oncology. It will expose students, teachers, and clinicians to advanced data analyses of tumor and microenvironment interactions, across transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolite data. The initiative emphasizes experiential training, collaborations, and lasting partnerships to foster the next generation of cancer researchers and oncologists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could cultivate a skilled workforce and faster translation of complex molecular insights into better GBM care.
How similar studies have gone: Prior education and outreach cores in cancer centers have improved participant engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with variable direct clinical impact.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Forest M — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: White, Forest 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.