Advancing Brain Tumor Treatments
Neurologic Oncology Program
This program brings together experts to better understand brain tumors and develop new, more effective treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099774 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our program unites doctors and scientists from many fields to study brain tumors. We aim to understand how these tumors grow and behave, and to find new ways to predict how patients will respond to treatment. A key goal is to quickly move promising lab discoveries into clinical trials, offering new options for patients. We focus on improving brain tumor therapy through advanced genomics, immunotherapy, and imaging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with brain cancer who may be candidates for future clinical trials or benefit from improved therapies developed through this program are the focus.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by brain tumors would not directly benefit from this specific research program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a deeper understanding of brain tumors and the development of more effective, targeted treatments for patients.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds upon existing knowledge and collaborative approaches in cancer research, aiming to accelerate the translation of discoveries into patient care.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chang, Susan M — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Chang, Susan M
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.