Geisinger NCORP: A network to bring cancer trials and care Delivery research to patients
Official title: Geisinger Cancer Institute - NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)
Funded at Geisinger Clinic · NIH-11543488 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide cancer trials network is partnering with Geisinger to bring cutting-edge cancer trials and improved care delivery to patients in Geisinger communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Geisinger Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Danville, United States) |
| Project start | August 14, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,630,952 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189847-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543488 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer or at-risk populations within Geisinger service areas who meet trial eligibility and consent to participate in NCORP trials or care-delivery studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for specific trials or who choose not to participate may not receive direct trial-related benefits.
What this research studies
This program supports Geisinger’s participation in the NCI Community Oncology Research Program to offer a broad portfolio of cancer trials and care delivery studies. It focuses on prevention, screening, post-treatment surveillance, treatment, imaging trials, and how care is delivered to patients. The effort aims to activate sites, recruit participants, and complete trial requirements within the Geisinger service area, leveraging an established NCORP framework. The project also seeks to continuously improve the infrastructure and processes for running clinical trials and care delivery research across affiliated sites. Patients could potentially access new therapies and enhanced care options through these trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients may gain access to cutting-edge trials and improved cancer care pathways through participation.
How similar studies have gone: NCORP-based networks have historically expanded patient access to trials and improved care delivery in diverse communities.
Where this research is happening
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Geisinger Clinic
Danville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Panikkar, Rajiv — Geisinger Clinic
- Study coordinator: Panikkar, Rajiv
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.