Metastasis Research Network Center at NYU Langone Health
Official title: NYULH Metastasis Research Network Center (NYULH MetNet Center)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11401362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cancer center-led program aims to coordinate metastasis research activities across NYU Langone Health to advance understanding and treatment of metastatic cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,535,721 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA263001-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with metastatic cancer or those at risk of metastasis who may benefit from future therapies derived from this network's findings.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits may be limited during the administrative phase, with impact primarily realized through future research outcomes.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of the NYULH MetNet Center, supporting governance, communication, budgeting, and outreach to streamline metastatic cancer research. It connects investigators and pilot projects, helps junior scientists test new ideas, and leverages shared resources across NYU centers to maximize impact. The program emphasizes responsible management, regulatory compliance, and cross-institution collaboration to accelerate progress toward better outcomes for patients with metastatic cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved coordination and efficiency in metastasis research may lead to faster development of treatments for patients with advanced cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Formal networks like metastasis research centers have previously improved collaboration and resource sharing, enhancing translational progress.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernando, Eva — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hernando, Eva
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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.