Project Grant T32CA288354

Award Date 2/1/25
Completion Date 1/31/30
Dollars Obligated $344K
Federal Grant Program
93.398
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was awarded a $343,634 Project Grant by the National Cancer Institute under the Cancer Research Manpower Federal Grant Program (CFDA 93.398) effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2030. This grant funding will support the "Neuro-Oncology Translational Research Training Program (NOTR-TP)" at UCLA, which aims to establish a new multidisciplinary translational research program focused on advancing brain tumor research and clinical care. The grant will provide training for 4 total trainees, including 1 predoctoral and 3 postdoctoral fellows, through a comprehensive curriculum of educational courses, laboratory rotations, participation in brain tumor board meetings, and immersive research in neuro-oncology. The program leverages the expertise of 22 senior investigators across more than 10 departments at UCLA to mentor the next generation of brain cancer scientists and clinician-scientists. This training program seeks to equip participants with critical thinking skills, broad knowledge of neuro-oncology research, and advanced technical proficiencies to address the significant challenges posed by glioblastoma and brain metastases.

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