Promoting cancer research through community outreach and education
Official title: Outreach Core
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10931499 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together scientists and doctors to share new ideas and knowledge about how tumors interact with the immune system in metastatic cancer, so they can work together better and help improve treatments for everyone affected by cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $140,845 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA274511-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931499 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include cancer patients and individuals interested in cancer biology and treatment advancements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in cancer research or do not have an interest in educational outreach may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer systems biology by coordinating outreach activities that share scientific advancements with the cancer research community and the public. It aims to engage diverse investigators and clinicians in understanding tumor-immune-stromal interactions in metastatic cancer progression. The project will implement educational workshops, seminars, and publications to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers. An evaluation process will be established to assess the effectiveness of these outreach efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve cancer treatment and prevention strategies by enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers and clinicians.
How similar studies have gone: Similar outreach initiatives in cancer research have shown success in fostering collaboration and improving educational resources, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gentles, Andrew J. — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Gentles, Andrew J.
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.