Training physician-scientists in cancer medicine at Columbia University.
Official title: CAPRI: Columbia Cancer Research Training Program for Resident-Investigators
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11053595 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program helps doctors in training become better researchers in cancer care by giving them hands-on experience and support from experts, so they can find new ways to improve treatment and tackle differences in cancer care for different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | March 11, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $538,106 |
| NIH project number | 5R38CA277850-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053595 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are resident-physicians interested in pursuing a career in cancer research and medicine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the training of physician-scientists or who do not have access to the participating residency programs may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This program trains resident-physicians to become skilled researchers in cancer medicine, focusing on translational research that bridges laboratory findings with clinical applications. Participants will engage in hands-on research under the guidance of experienced faculty at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The program aims to enhance the skills of these physician-scientists, particularly in addressing cancer health disparities and advancing precision medicine.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatments and better health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs in similar settings have successfully produced skilled researchers who contribute significantly to cancer care advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crew, Katherine D — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Crew, Katherine D
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.