NRG Oncology Member Core (supporting cancer trials)
Official title: NRG Oncology Member Core
Funded at Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC. · NIH-11291692 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large network of cancer centers collaborates to run and manage cancer clinical trials, helping patients access cutting-edge treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | April 17, 2014 |
| Project end | February 29, 2032 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,058,142 |
| NIH project number | 2U10CA180868-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11291692 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer treated or considering trial participation within the NRG network and affiliated sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the NRG network or not eligible for specific trials may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant supports a broad, diverse group of main and affiliated cancer centers across the US and internationally to participate in cancer clinical trials. It helps ensure consistent trial operations, enrollment, data quality, and patient access through centralized audit and protocol-support activities. Patients could benefit from faster trial availability, standardized consent processes, and improved communication about trial options. The core also works to address health access and equity through committees focused on access and outreach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may gain quicker access to trial options and clearer information about participation.
How similar studies have gone: NRG and similar NCI networks have a track record of high accrual and robust data quality across numerous trials.
Where this research is happening
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Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC.
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolmark, Norman — Nrg Oncology Foundation, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wolmark, Norman
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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.