Planning and Evaluation Core for Cancer Care in Florida and California
Official title: Planning and Evaluation Core
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-11412594 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national cancer-reduction effort through a planning and evaluation hub helps Florida, California, and the U.S. improve cancer programs and track progress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $57,450 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA233396-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412594 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a direct patient-enrollment grant; supports program planning and evaluation that may benefit communities affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
There is no direct patient participation required for this core; patients are not the primary focus of enrollment.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Planning and Evaluation Core that guides collaboration among UF, FAMU, and USC to reduce cancer burden. It will create a clear plan for internal and external partnerships, track outcomes, and provide independent guidance to ensure quality improvements. By coordinating research projects and measuring impact, it aims to document what works and inform future cancer care efforts for diverse communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better-coordinated cancer programs and more effective strategies to reduce cancer burden.
How similar studies have gone: Other centers with planning and evaluation cores have shown that structured oversight improves program quality and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Ukamaka D. — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Smith, Ukamaka D.
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.