Improving cancer care through advanced clinical trials

Dr. Salma Jabbour’s NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50)

NIH-funded research Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11073081

This study is all about making cancer clinical trials better and faster, so patients can get improved treatments sooner, and it's led by Dr. Salma Jabbour at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionRutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-11073081 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the design and management of oncology clinical trials, which are essential for advancing cancer treatment. It involves collaboration among various teams, including clinical trialists, biostatisticians, and co-investigators, to ensure trials are conducted effectively and findings are shared promptly. Dr. Salma Jabbour, a seasoned clinician scientist, leads this effort at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, where she also mentors other researchers in the field. The goal is to streamline the clinical trial process to improve patient outcomes in cancer care.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with cancer who may be eligible for participation in clinical trials.

Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not eligible for clinical trials may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments and improved patient care through better-designed clinical trials.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving the design and management of clinical trials can significantly enhance patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has a solid foundation.

Where this research is happening

Newark, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions cancer carecancer clinical trialCancer Institute of New JerseyCancer Therapy Evaluation ProgramCancers
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