Advancing Breast Cancer Care
Breast Oncology Program
This program aims to find new ways to prevent, treat, and improve outcomes for people with breast cancer.
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-11099764 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at UCSF is dedicated to understanding breast cancer at a deep level, from its molecular causes to how it behaves in different people. Researchers are working to develop new treatments and improve existing ones, with a focus on moving discoveries from the lab to patient care quickly. The program also seeks to personalize screening and prevention, reduce unnecessary treatments, and better classify tumors to ensure patients receive the most effective care. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce the impact of breast cancer and improve the lives of those affected.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program broadly supports research for individuals at risk for, diagnosed with, or undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in specific clinical trials or research sub-studies within this program may not experience immediate personal benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from more personalized screening and prevention, more effective and less burdensome treatments, and a deeper understanding of their specific breast cancer.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds upon decades of breast cancer research and aims to introduce novel approaches and therapeutic strategies.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goga, Andrei — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Goga, Andrei
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.