Research Education Core at a Cancer Center for training early-career researchers
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11413729 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to mentor and develop early-stage investigators and students in cancer research across Temple University and Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $310,965 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221705-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413729 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; this grant funds training and education for researchers and trainees in cancer science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not the direct subjects of this grant; benefits are through trained researchers who may advance cancer treatments.
What this research studies
This grant supports a cross-institution training core that builds on prior collaborations to provide mentored experiences in cancer research. It focuses on developing scientific skills, teamwork, and professional growth for ESIs and students, with access to the center’s core facilities and interdisciplinary resources. Participants gain exposure to population, clinical, translational, and basic sciences within a comprehensive cancer center setting, aiming to prepare them for future independent careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By strengthening researchers early on, the program could accelerate discoveries that translate into better cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Other cancer centers have shown that structured education cores improve trainee outcomes and research productivity.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grana, Xavier — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Grana, Xavier
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.