Advanced radiation treatment and cancer imaging
29 Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · NIH-11146774
This program develops better imaging tests and targeted radiation approaches to more precisely find and treat cancers while reducing side effects.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11146774 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program brings together radiation doctors, imaging experts, and lab scientists to improve how cancers are seen and treated. Researchers work on four main areas: how tumors repair DNA, imaging signs that show response or toxicity, combining immune therapies with radiation, and measuring how well imaging and radiation work together. They use new imaging methods, lab studies of tumor biology, and advanced radiation techniques to guide treatment choices. The goal is to personalize radiation so it hits tumors more accurately and spares healthy tissue.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who are receiving or may receive radiation therapy for solid tumors and who are willing to have advanced imaging or provide clinical samples would be the most relevant candidates.
Not a fit: People without cancer, those whose care does not include radiation, or patients needing only systemic treatments with no imaging-guided radiation options are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could get more precise radiation treatments guided by better imaging and biology, leading to higher cure rates and fewer side effects.
How similar studies have performed: Image-guided radiation and molecular imaging have already improved outcomes in several cancers, while combining immunotherapy with radiation shows promise though some approaches are still being tested.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROCK, KRISTY — UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
- Study coordinator: BROCK, KRISTY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Center Support Grant, Cancers