Michigan Cancer Research Consortium NCORP network improves access to cancer trials
Official title: Michigan Cancer Research Consortium NCORP
Funded at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System · NIH-11543469 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide network of community hospitals and clinics in Michigan and surrounding states is expanding access to cancer clinical trials for people with advanced cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saint Joseph Mercy Health System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,945,609 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189971-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543469 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with advanced or other cancers treated at MCRC member hospitals and practices who are eligible for NCI-supported trials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for available trials or without access to participating sites may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaborative network of many hospitals and practices to bring NCI-supported cancer trials to community settings, making it easier for patients to participate close to home. The program leverages integrated electronic medical records and centralized screening to identify eligible patients for trials. By coordinating care across multiple sites, it aims to deliver cutting-edge treatments and ensure diverse patient participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Expanded access to innovative cancer trials and improved care coordination for patients in the community.
How similar studies have gone: Community-based oncology networks have successfully increased trial enrollment and access in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Al Baghdadi, Tareq — Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
- Study coordinator: Al Baghdadi, Tareq
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.