The Aurora NCORP community site is building upon the recent merger of two high-quality health systems to increase our capacity to enroll patients in a variety of NCI-sponsored clinical trials. Advocate Aurora Health serves approximately 16,500 newly diagnosed adult and pediatric cancer patients annually throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Specifically, the Aurora NCORP will: ? Increase accrual to NCI-sponsored clinical trials in adult and pediatric research. ? Expand our trial portfolio to reflect the depth and breadth of NCI-sponsored clinical trials. ? Conduct cancer care delivery research that utilizes the expansive resources and expertise available throughout Advocate Aurora Health. Ultimately, the Aurora NCORP will be able to involve more patients in clinical research that will lead to improved patient outcomes and a reduction in cancer disparities.

Public Health Relevance

The Aurora NCORP community site will enroll patients in an expanded portfolio of NCI-sponsored clinical trials. The program is built on a foundation of high-quality cancer care, an experienced leadership structure and a strong clinical research infrastructure.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Clinical Research Cooperative Agreements - Single Project (UG1)
Project #
2UG1CA190140-06
Application #
9774504
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1)
Program Officer
Bakos, Alexis Diane
Project Start
2014-08-15
Project End
2025-07-31
Budget Start
2019-08-15
Budget End
2020-07-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Milwaukee
State
WI
Country
United States
Zip Code
53233
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