Stroger Hospital NCORP: Cancer care and research network in Chicago
Official title: Stroger Hospital of Cook County (SHCC) NCORP
Funded at Cook County Health and Hospital System · NIH-11543559 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A local cancer center in Chicago partners with national networks to bring better cancer care, prevention, and trials to patients, especially in African American communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cook County Health and Hospital System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $828,867 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA190000-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543559 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cancer treated at Stroger Hospital or in the Cook County Health system, particularly African American patients and those in urban communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in clinical trials or those outside the geographic catchment may see fewer direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports Stroger Hospital’s participation in a national cancer research network to improve coordinated cancer care and expand access to clinical trials in the Chicago community. It aims to connect patients with state-of-the-art treatments and translational research, using existing hospital infrastructures and community networks. The focus spans multiple cancer types, with emphasis on prevention, survivorship, and care delivery improvements that can reach patients in their own communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could gain earlier access to cutting-edge treatments and higher-quality, coordinated cancer care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-based cancer networks have shown improved access to trials and care coordination in similar urban settings.
Where this research is happening
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Cook County Health and Hospital System
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tamkus, Deimante — Cook County Health and Hospital System
- Study coordinator: Tamkus, Deimante
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.