Training researchers to improve care for urologic and gynecologic cancers
Official title: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Training in Urologic and Gynecologic Cancers (PCORT UroGynCan)
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10932867 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at UCLA is all about helping researchers learn how to improve care for people with urologic and gynecologic cancers by working closely with healthcare providers and focusing on what patients really need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $298,621 |
| NIH project number | 5T32CA251072-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932867 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals diagnosed with urologic or gynecologic cancers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cancers unrelated to the urologic or gynecologic systems may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program at UCLA focuses on training postdoctoral scholars to enhance research in urologic and gynecologic cancers. It aims to develop new scientific discoveries that improve cancer care outcomes by closely collaborating with healthcare stakeholders. The training includes a hands-on research approach, allowing scholars to engage with real-world health services and systems. By addressing the needs and priorities of diverse populations, the program seeks to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer care and outcomes for patients with urologic and gynecologic cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on patient-centered outcomes in cancer care have shown promise, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Litwin, Mark S. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Litwin, Mark 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.