Program to support new researchers in ovarian cancer
Career Enhancement Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10935412
The Career Enhancement Program is designed to help new researchers, especially women, minorities, and people with disabilities, explore new ideas for understanding and treating ovarian cancer, providing them with funding and support along the way.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10935412 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Career Enhancement Program (CEP) aims to attract and support new investigators, particularly women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities, to conduct translational research focused on ovarian cancer. Participants will apply for funding and undergo a rigorous selection process, receiving mentorship and guidance throughout their research journey. The program encourages innovative approaches to understanding and treating ovarian cancer, with recipients required to present their findings regularly. This initiative not only fosters new talent in the field but also enhances the overall research landscape for ovarian cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include early-career researchers and scientists interested in ovarian cancer who belong to underrepresented groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a background in scientific investigation may not directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to significant advancements in ovarian cancer research and treatment through the contributions of new investigators.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully fostered new talent and innovation in cancer research, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHIH, IE-MING — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SHIH, IE-MING
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 below.
Conditions: Cancer Research Programs, Cancer Research Project, Cancers, Comprehensive Cancer Center