# PROTOCOL REVIEW AND MONITORING SYSTEM (Core 013)

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · 2020 · $351,600

## Abstract

Project Summary 
Protocol review and monitoring within the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) is undertaken by the Clinical Trials 
Scientific Review and Monitoring Committee (CTSRMC), Co-Chaired by Sunita Nasta, MD and John Plastaras, 
MD, PhD. The ACC continuously evaluates the structure, operations, quality, and conduct of its Protocol 
Review and Monitoring System. CTSRMC membership is evaluated yearly to ensure well-rounded and 
appropriate expertise in all aspects of cancer clinical research, which enables the Committee to conduct 
thorough and meaningful peer-review of proposed research protocols. In addition to scientific peer-review, the 
Committee undertakes evaluation of study feasibility and prioritization by each disease program as well as 
post-approval accrual and scientific progress. This promotes collaboration within the clinical programs and 
prevents duplication of effort, eliminates underperforming protocols, and facilitates effective resource 
utilization. By providing critical scientific review of protocols, the CTSRMC also supports the ACC's 
commitment to conducting innovative, scientifically progressive research. The Committee is supported by 
experienced senior administrative staff dedicated to operational quality and efficiency, allowing protocols to be 
reviewed and monitored in a timely fashion. The CTSRMC has implemented a customized web-based Clinical 
Trials Management System for tracking all cancer-related research conducted at the University of 
Pennsylvania. This system is used by all research teams to register protocols and subjects as well as to 
manage their day-to-day study support and data collection needs. The Clinical Trials Management System ties 
research teams together: improving information sharing, data quality, and subject safety. Through rigorous 
scientific review of merit, priority, and progress of cancer-related research, the CTSRMC has established itself 
as an integral, valued, and respected peer review body.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9836824
- **Project number:** 5P30CA016520-44
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- **Principal Investigator:** Sunita Nasta
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $351,600
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9836824

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9836824, PROTOCOL REVIEW AND MONITORING SYSTEM (Core 013) (5P30CA016520-44). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9836824. Licensed CC0.

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