Support for pancreatic cancer research projects
Core A: Administrative Core
This study is all about helping researchers work together better to find new ways to understand and treat pancreatic cancer, making sure everything runs smoothly so they can focus on what really matters—advancing the fight against this disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916335 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing administrative support and oversight for various projects aimed at understanding and treating pancreatic cancer. It involves facilitating communication and collaboration among researchers, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, and coordinating meetings and resources. The Administrative Core will also manage the flow of biospecimen samples and information, which is crucial for advancing research in this area. By streamlining operations and fostering collaboration, this initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of pancreatic cancer research efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would be individuals affected by pancreatic cancer or those involved in related research.
Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in pancreatic cancer research or those with unrelated conditions may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved coordination and efficiency in pancreatic cancer research, potentially accelerating the development of new treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is essential for research administration, similar administrative cores have been successful in enhancing research collaboration in other cancer studies.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hawkins, William G — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Hawkins, William G
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 below.