Support for innovative cancer treatment research
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10917022 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing researchers together to share and improve ideas for better treatments for advanced cancers, making it easier to develop new therapies that can help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 14, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $191,452 |
| NIH project number | 5P50CA269022-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917022 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with locally advanced cancers who may benefit from innovative treatment approaches.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage cancers or those not involved in the specific research initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this project.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the coordination and management of various research initiatives aimed at improving treatment for locally advanced cancers. It establishes a structured framework that promotes collaboration among researchers, ensuring that innovative ideas are effectively communicated and evaluated. By fostering transparency and accountability, the project aims to streamline the research process, making it easier to develop and implement new cancer therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives with similar administrative support structures have shown success in enhancing cancer treatment outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lawrence, Theodore S — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lawrence, Theodore S
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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.