Advancing Cancer Care with New Technologies
Biomedical Technology Program
This effort brings together scientists and doctors to create new tools and methods for finding, diagnosing, and treating cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11178766 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies and computer methods to help reduce the impact of cancer. Experts in engineering, physics, and medicine work together to bring these new tools from the lab to patient care. The goal is to improve how we detect cancer early, get accurate diagnoses, and provide more effective treatments. This includes advancements in imaging, optical technologies, molecular tests, and artificial intelligence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with various types of cancer, or those at risk, could potentially benefit from the advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies developed through this work.
Not a fit: Patients whose conditions are not related to cancer or who do not require advanced technological interventions may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier cancer detection, more precise diagnoses, and more effective treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this program focuses on novel technologies, some components build upon existing successes in medical imaging and computational methods, including the development of total-body PET scanners.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marcu, Laura — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Marcu, Laura
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.