Howard-Hopkins partnership to advance cancer care and research
Official title: 1/2 Howard - Hopkins Comprehensive Partnerships to Advance Cancer Health
Funded at Howard University · NIH-11419161 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A joint, regional program unites Howard University and Johns Hopkins to improve cancer research, education, and care delivery for people in the DMV area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Howard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,355,461 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA295337-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419161 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with cancer in the DMV region who could benefit from enhanced research, education, and access to advanced care options developed through the partnership.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to the participating institutions or outside the DMV region may not directly benefit from the program.
What this research studies
This NIH-funded program brings two major institutions together to address cancer in a large urban population. It creates shared research projects, training opportunities, and community outreach to boost cancer care and education. The plan includes administrative work, a data science shared resource, and several research projects designed to expand the cancer research pipeline for students, clinicians, and researchers. Through collaboration and mentorship, it aims to increase local capacity to study and treat cancer across the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the DMV region could see faster access to new cancer research findings, better education for caregivers, and improved quality of cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Collaborative cancer partnerships between major academic centers have shown improvements in research translation and education, though specific outcomes for this program are to be determined.
Where this research is happening
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Howard University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Carla D — Howard University
- Study coordinator: Williams, Carla D
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.