Georgia CaRes: Cancer Research and Care in Georgia
Official title: Georgia CaRes
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-11543491 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Georgia-wide program helps adults with cancer take part in trials and cancer-control efforts across rural and urban communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,304,406 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189851-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543491 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer or at risk for cancer who are treated at or referred to Georgia NCORP-affiliated sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to Georgia NCORP trial sites or who are ineligible for the specific trials may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports the Georgia CaRes NCORP, a network linking Augusta University with multiple Georgia sites to enroll patients in cancer control, prevention, and treatment trials. The project aims to sustain and grow community-based research, improving cancer care delivery and patient outcomes across the state. Researchers collaborate with local clinics to enroll patients in NCI trials and related studies, including biospecimen and special-entry studies. The effort focuses on serving rural populations and integrating research into everyday cancer care. Participation may involve discussions about trials, consent, and enrollments through partner sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients across Georgia could access innovative cancer trials and improved care pathways closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Past NCORP initiatives have enrolled thousands of patients in cancer trials and ongoing cancer-control studies with generally positive engagement and trial accrual.
Where this research is happening
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Augusta University
Augusta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jillella, Anand P — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Jillella, Anand P
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.