# ADMINISTRATION (Admin Core)

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · 2020 · $1,561,612

## Abstract

Project Summary 
The Administrative Core is comprised of Cancer Center Administration and Senior Leadership. 
Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) Administration provides centralized coordination of resources and services 
required to facilitate the ACC's scientific mission to reduce the burden of cancer. Coordinated activities include: 
participation in the governance and decision-making processes of the Center; representation of the Center 
within the parent Institution; and the oversight and management of multiple CCSG-related activities. CCSG- 
relevant activities include: support of Planning and Evaluation; oversight of Shared Resources; support of 
faculty recruitment; management of the membership process and data, such as publications and grants; 
management of the Pilot Projects Program; space management; coordination and documentation of Center 
meetings; budgeting and financial management; and management of the CCSG application. ACC 
Administration is comprised of a cohesive group of highly experienced staff with the demonstrated expertise 
needed to enable the ACC to realize its mission and respond to the growing research needs of the 
membership. These key administrative staff members have clearly defined roles, responsibilities and reporting 
lines, ensuring that the administrative activities of the ACC are delivered in an effective and efficient manner. 
ACC Administration provides vital support to the ACC Director, Senior Leadership, Program Leaders, Advisory 
Groups, Shared Resources and members. 
Senior Leadership is a carefully selected group of nationally prominent individuals who have clearly defined 
roles while sharing overall responsibility for realizing the mission of the ACC, developing and implementing 
strategies that respond to the needs of members, and fostering a creative, cohesive cancer research 
environment that encourages transdisciplinary team science across the translational pipeline. Leaders identify 
scientific issues and strategic priorities and review progress toward achieving goals. Dr. Chi Dang has served 
as Director since 2011, replacing Dr. Craig Thompson. Dr. Caryn Lerman has continued in her role as Deputy 
Director, as have Dr. Lewis Chodosh as AD for Basic Research, Dr. Garrett Brodeur as AD for Pediatric 
Research, Dr. Timothy Rebbeck as AD for Population Science, and Dr. James Alwine as AD for Shared 
Resources. Dr. Roger Cohen replaced Dr. Lynn Schuchter as AD for Clinical Research. Three new AD 
positions were created: Dr. Robert Vonderheide was appointed AD for Translational Research, Dr. Carmen 
Guerra was appointed AD for Diversity and Outreach, and Dr. Brian Keith was appointed AD for Education and 
Training. Mr. Robert Wynne was promoted from AD for Finance to AD for Administration.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9836811
- **Project number:** 5P30CA016520-44
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- **Principal Investigator:** Robert H. Vonderheide
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $1,561,612
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9836811

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9836811, ADMINISTRATION (Admin Core) (5P30CA016520-44). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9836811. Licensed CC0.

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