Puerto Rico NCORP: Advancing Community Cancer Care and Trials
Official title: Puerto Rico NCI Community Oncology Research Program (Puerto Rico NCORP)
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-11543524 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused cancer research program in Puerto Rico helps patients access cutting-edge treatments and better care through NCI-supported clinical trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | August 22, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $985,080 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA189862-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543524 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults and pediatric patients receiving care at participating Puerto Rico institutions, with breast cancer and related malignancies, who consent to participate and provide data and tissue samples.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled or not eligible for trials may not experience direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This grant supports a dedicated network in Puerto Rico that coordinates cancer treatment, prevention, and care delivery research across general communities. Teams at the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center work with multiple departments to enroll patients in trials and collect data and tissue donations to improve care. The program emphasizes broad patient access and real-world cancer care improvements beyond academic centers. Patients treated at CCCUPR Hospital may be considered for trial participation and related research activities as part of their care. The initiative aims to translate research findings into tangible improvements for adults and pediatric patients with breast cancer and other malignancies in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could expand access to advanced cancer care and trials for people in Puerto Rico, speeding up improvements in treatment and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-based cancer research programs have shown improved accrual to trials and enhanced access to care in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Santos-Reyes, Luis Javier — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Santos-Reyes, Luis Javier
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.