RCMI Administrative Core at Xavier University supports cancer center research
Official title: RCMI Administrative Core
Funded at Xavier University of Louisiana · NIH-11324888 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This fund helps Xavier's cancer center coordinate and streamline research activities to boost collaboration and productivity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Xavier University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2009 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $687,443 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007595-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324888 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients could benefit indirectly through more efficient cancer research and faster translation of findings into therapies or diagnostic tools.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not a component of this grant; it centers on administration and program management.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates and supports the RCMI program, working with the Coordinating Center and senior leaders to keep core directors and researchers connected. It focuses on communication, partnerships, and strategic planning to optimize research infrastructure. The core also implements metrics and administrative processes to ensure compliant, efficient use of resources and successful human subjects oversight. Regular meetings, leadership oversight, and collaboration with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs guide ongoing improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the grant could strengthen research infrastructure and collaboration, speeding discoveries that may eventually improve cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Other centers with strong administrative cores have improved research productivity and collaboration, though this grant is focused on Xavier's RCMI program.
Where this research is happening
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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Guangdi — Xavier University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Wang, Guangdi
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.