ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group is a network of nearly 1300 cancer centers and hospitals worldwide, focusing on biomarker-driven research and precision oncology. It conducts 50 active clinical trials and has 21,000 members across 1400 institutions.
Company Overview
The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group is a network of nearly 1300 academic and community-based cancer centers and hospitals. Its mission is to design and conduct biomarker-driven research for adults who have or are at risk for developing cancer. The organization focuses on areas such as precision oncology, immunotherapy, reducing over-treatment and over-diagnosis, leveraging novel biomarker platforms, and advancing cancer care standards.
Research and Clinical Trials
ECOG-ACRIN conducts 50 active clinical trials across various locations, including doctors’ offices, cancer centers, community hospitals, and veteran and military hospitals. The organization is a key player in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) and also serves as a Research Base in the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). Its comprehensive research portfolio includes therapeutic studies, biomarker sciences, and cancer control and outcomes.
Network and Collaboration
The ECOG-ACRIN network includes 1400 participating institutions and 67 international sites, with a combined membership of 21,000 individuals. The organization collaborates closely with the American College of Radiology for the Imaging Core Laboratory and maintains translational science research centers focused on leukemia and thoracic cancer. Additionally, it has several translational science committees and programs to support ongoing research.
Resources and Facilities
ECOG-ACRIN provides a range of research resources, including a document library, the ECOG Performance Status Scale, and Medidata Rave®. The Central Biorepository and Pathology Facility, complete with a Sample Tracking System, is a critical component of its infrastructure. The organization also operates research cores such as the Central Biorepository and Pathology Facility, Imaging Core Lab, Leukemia Center, and Thoracic Malignancies Center.
Mentoring and Professional Development
ECOG-ACRIN supports the careers of young investigators in clinical and translational research through a robust mentoring program. The program includes awards like the Young Investigator Award and the Paul Carbone, MD Fellowship Award. Group-wide meetings are hosted twice a year in the spring and fall, further fostering professional development and collaboration among its members.