Training future cancer researchers in the Bronx
Official title: Montefiore Einstein Clinical Oncology Training Program in the Bronx
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11049069 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help future cancer researchers learn and grow through hands-on projects and mentoring, especially focusing on improving cancer care for underserved communities over a 2 to 3-year period.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $691,824 |
| NIH project number | 5K12CA279871-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11049069 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cancer or are not from the targeted economically disadvantaged groups may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to train the next generation of oncology scholars through a structured curriculum and mentoring, focusing on clinical and translational research. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary projects that emphasize community building and address cancer care delivery, particularly for economically disadvantaged groups. The training lasts 2 to 3 years and includes a formal curriculum developed in collaboration with Einstein’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Scholars will be selected from a diverse pool of MDs and PhDs committed to patient-oriented research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance cancer care and treatment outcomes for underserved populations in the Bronx.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully produced impactful oncology researchers, indicating a strong potential for success in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Verma, Amit K. — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Verma, Amit K.
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.