Metro-Minnesota community cancer care research network
Official title: Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (MMCORC)
Funded at Healthpartners Institute · NIH-11543525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide cancer research program is testing real-world care approaches across community hospitals in the Twin Cities to improve cancer treatment and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healthpartners Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,762,172 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189863-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer treated at MMCORC-affiliated hospitals and clinics who are eligible for NCI-sponsored protocols.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for current NCORP protocols or not receiving a cancer treatment intervention may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports MMCORC, a network of community hospitals and clinics working together to participate in NCI-sponsored cancer studies. It focuses on delivering high-quality cancer care in everyday community settings, not just academic centers. The program coordinates enrollment, follow-up, and care delivery research across multiple sites to understand how best to treat patients in real-world conditions. Results could inform how community partners conduct cancer trials and implement proven care strategies broadly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from faster access to cutting-edge treatments and more standardized, high-quality care in their local communities.
How similar studies have gone: Community-based cancer trials have shown feasibility and improved enrollment when conducted through regional networks like this one.
Where this research is happening
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Healthpartners Institute
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ji, Yan — Healthpartners Institute
- Study coordinator: Ji, Yan
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.