Improving treatment and outcomes for childhood cancers
Official title: Children's Oncology Group Statistics and Data Center
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10817839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to treat kids with cancer, so they can have more effective treatments and healthier futures, thanks to a team of experts working together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $10,830,665 |
| NIH project number | 5U10CA180899-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-10817839 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-21 who have been diagnosed with cancer or are at risk of developing cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-malignant conditions or those outside the age range of 0-21 may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the treatment and outcomes for children diagnosed with various types of cancers. It aims to develop new therapeutic approaches and improve existing treatments through a collaborative effort involving a large network of pediatric cancer specialists. By analyzing data and statistics from clinical trials, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for managing childhood cancers and addressing the long-term health effects experienced by survivors. Patients may benefit from innovative therapies and improved care protocols as a result of this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment options and improved survival rates for children with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research by the Children's Oncology Group has shown success in improving outcomes for childhood cancers, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of proven strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alonzo, Todd a — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Alonzo, Todd a
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.