Planning and Evaluation Core for Translational Cancer Research Partnership
Official title: Planning and Evaluation Core (PEC)
Funded at City College of New York · NIH-11413616 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A planning and evaluation program helps cancer care partners coordinate, monitor progress, and share findings to move new cancer research into real patient benefits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2008 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $313,106 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA132378-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413616 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant is not a patient-intervention study; it supports coordination and oversight of cancer research projects that could ultimately benefit people with advanced cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not receive a direct intervention from this core, but may benefit indirectly through accelerated research and improved care in the long term.
What this research studies
This grant supports a coordinating group that oversees planning, monitoring, and evaluation of translational cancer research within a multi-institution partnership. It includes an administrative core, advisory committees, and an external evaluator to guide strategic decisions and ensure goals are met. Researchers and partners will use mixed methods to track progress, select projects, and identify new initiatives aligned with national opportunities. The work aims to strengthen collaboration between institutions and accelerate translation of research into improved cancer care. The core is designed to facilitate communication, oversight, and adaptive planning across the partnership’s research activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from more coordinated cancer research efforts and faster translation of promising strategies into clinical care.
How similar studies have gone: Other translational cancer partnerships with strong governance and monitoring have shown improved project selection and faster research progress.
Where this research is happening
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City College of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vuong, Bao Q — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Vuong, Bao Q
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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.