Georgia community cancer trials program
Georgia NCI Community Oncology Research Program (GA NCORP)
This program connects people with cancer in Georgia to local clinical trials and prevention studies offered at community hospitals and clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northside Hospital Atlanta NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11338615 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you have cancer or are at risk, this Georgia NCORP program links you to NCI-sponsored treatment and cancer-control trials offered at community hospitals and clinics across the state. It is run by a partnership between Northside Hospital in Atlanta, the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion in Savannah, and the Georgia CORE network, serving about 23,000 newly diagnosed patients and having enrolled over 3,300 participants since 2014. The program focuses on enrolling people from all communities, balancing treatment trials with cancer control and prevention studies, and expanding trial access close to where patients live. If eligible, you may be invited to join trials, provide samples, or complete surveys depending on the specific study.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people in Georgia who have been diagnosed with cancer or are at high risk and who can attend participating community hospitals or clinics.
Not a fit: People who live outside the participating regions, have conditions not covered by any open trials, or who do not meet trial eligibility criteria may not receive direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could gain easier access to clinical trials, new treatments, and prevention programs offered near their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community oncology programs like NCORP and the earlier CCOP network have a strong record of increasing trial enrollment and bringing trials to local patients.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Northside Hospital Atlanta — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cantuaria, Guilherme — Northside Hospital Atlanta
- Study coordinator: Cantuaria, Guilherme
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 below.