Advanced tools for cancer metabolism research at a premier cancer center
Official title: Development and Implementation of Advanced Technologies for Cancer Metabolism Research
Funded at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute · NIH-11379141 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cancer metabolism core at a leading research institute is using cutting-edge GC-MS technology to map how cancer cells process nutrients, helping cancer scientists understand disease better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $142,032 |
| NIH project number | 5R50CA283813-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379141 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with cancer who participate in related research projects or whose samples are used in metabolomics studies may contribute
✕Less likely to help
People not involved in cancer metabolism studies or whose tissue samples are not part of metabolomics research may not directly benefit
What this research studies
As a patient, you might benefit from faster, more accurate metabolite measurements that support cancer research. This grant funds the Cancer Metabolism Core to provide isotope tracing and metabolite quantification, which can accelerate discoveries about how tumors use fuels. The core plans to expand methods with a new GC-MS/MS system to improve sensitivity and simplify workflows, aiming to support studies on bile acids, cholesterol, and other metabolic pathways linked to cancer. The work is conducted by the Cancer Center Director and a dedicated team at Sanford Burnham Prebys to enable collaboration with researchers who study human cancers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better understanding of cancer metabolism and faster development of metabolism-targeted therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with isotope tracing has supported numerous publications and ongoing cancer research collaborations, suggesting this approach is productive
Where this research is happening
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Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scott, David Anderson — Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
- Study coordinator: Scott, David Anderson
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.