Winship clinical trials access for breast cancer patients
Winship National Clinical Trials Network Lead Academic Participating Site
This program helps Winship offer breast cancer patients in Georgia chances to join national studies of new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11291416 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
At Winship (Emory's cancer center in Atlanta), this program supports running and leading National Clinical Trials Network studies focused on cancer, including breast cancer. You could be offered the opportunity to join national trials of new drugs, radiation approaches, or other treatments at Winship or its partner clinics. The site funds and coordinates trial activation, patient enrollment, and collaboration with national cancer groups so trials open faster and reach more people. Winship highlights enrolling a high proportion of women and Black patients and supports clinicians who lead and design trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are breast cancer patients who meet the specific eligibility rules for an active NCTN trial at Winship or its affiliate clinics.
Not a fit: People without breast cancer or those who do not meet individual trial eligibility criteria are unlikely to get direct benefit from this site program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could increase access to new treatment options and faster trial openings for breast cancer patients in the region.
How similar studies have performed: Other NCTN lead sites have a strong track record of high enrollment and impactful clinical trial results, so this model is well established.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saba, Nabil F — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Saba, Nabil F
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.