Kaiser Permanente NCORP: Community cancer care research network and trials
Official title: Kaiser Permanente NCI National Community Oncology Research Program, NCORP
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11543486 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based cancer research program partners with Kaiser Permanente to bring modern cancer trials and cancer-control studies to a diverse patient population.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,766,301 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189821-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543486 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer treated in Kaiser Permanente facilities who are eligible for NCORP trials or cancer-control studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for NCORP trials or not meeting study criteria may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a community-focused cancer research site within the NCORP network, aiming to make cancer trials and care-delivery research more accessible to real-world patients. Researchers will work with community oncologists and other specialists to enroll participants in multi-institutional trials and embed quality-of-life studies into treatment and imaging research. The program builds on decades of experience to expand access, improve enrollment, and integrate research into routine cancer care in Kaiser Permanente clinics. Participation involves collaborating with national networks, sharing data, and contributing to ongoing cancer-control and prevention efforts. The goal is to benefit a broad patient community through more inclusive trials and evidence that reflects diverse real-world populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Participants and community clinics could gain faster access to innovative cancer treatments and care improvements informed by real-world settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NCORP collaborations have increased trial access and produced impactful cancer-control findings in community settings.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Suga, Jennifer Marie — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Suga, Jennifer Marie
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.