New Mexico NCORP: Improving Cancer Care Across the State
Official title: The NCI Community Oncology Research Program: The New Mexico NCORP
Funded at University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr · NIH-11543519 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A statewide program in New Mexico aims to improve cancer care and ensure more people have access to high-quality screening, prevention, treatment, and cancer-clinical trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,397,304 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189856-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543519 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults and adolescents in New Mexico who are eligible for cancer screening, prevention, treatment, or clinical trials through NMCOREP / NMCRA network.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to participating community sites or who do not meet trial eligibility may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program partners community health systems with the University of New Mexico to bring better cancer care to diverse populations across New Mexico. Through community-based research and collaborations, it seeks to increase awareness, access, and participation in cancer screening and clinical trials. It also focuses on collecting tissue and data to understand why outcomes differ among groups and to tailor care accordingly. The effort leverages local clinics and community partners to reach populations that have historically faced disparities in cancer outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in New Mexico could see earlier cancer detection, better access to trials, and more personalized and effective cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous NCORP programs have expanded trial access and improved care in diverse populations, though results vary by community engagement and resources.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muller, Carolyn Y. — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Muller, Carolyn Y.
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.