Member Site Core (cancer trials network core for biomarker-driven research)
Official title: Member Site Core
Funded at Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation · NIH-11289828 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide cancer trial network core is advancing biomarker-guided therapies by linking imaging, biology, and clinical trials to improve care for adults with cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | April 29, 2014 |
| Project end | February 29, 2032 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,198,384 |
| NIH project number | 2U10CA180820-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11289828 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults (18+) with cancer who participate in EA trials or are eligible for biomarker-guided studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in EA trials or without access to participating sites may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a centralized infrastructure that combines imaging, biology, and clinical trial data to run and coordinate cancer trials across many sites. It emphasizes biomarker-driven research, biorepositories, image databases, and translational science to connect cancer biology with treatment effects. The goal is to bring precise, targeted therapies to a wide range of patients, from major cancer centers to community clinics, through an efficient and data-rich operational system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could access more precise cancer treatments and faster translation of scientific findings into care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous networks have demonstrated the value of integrated imaging, biology, and clinical trials in guiding targeted cancer therapies.
Where this research is happening
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Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Odwyer, Peter J — Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Odwyer, Peter J
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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.