Center for Precision Theranostics at MSK Monmouth
Official title: BRF: MSK Center for Precision Theranostics – Monmouth, NJ
Funded at Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research · NIH-11523119 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new center at MSK Monmouth will combine cancer imaging and therapy in one program to speed up the development and testing of targeted cancer treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | September 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $7,892,852 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD042699-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11523119 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with cancer who may benefit from theranostic approaches and participate in translational imaging and early clinical development efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not matched to theranostic targets or not enrolled in related early-stage studies may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project creates a dedicated facility to house imaging, radiopharmacy, and treatment suites that enable simultaneous diagnostic and therapeutic work in cancer. Researchers across MSK and partner institutions will use the center to move theranostic candidates from early development toward patient-ready indications. The center will include PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging, a radiopharmacy, radiation safety systems, and streamlined workflows to support safe, rapid testing in trials and translational studies. By reducing bottlenecks in imaging, dosimetry, and therapy delivery, the center aims to accelerate precision cancer treatments for patients. </= 4 sentences
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could shorten the path from discovery to effective personalized cancer therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Current centers have shown that integrated theranostics facilities can accelerate translational progress and patient access to targeted therapies.
Where this research is happening
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Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vickers, Selwyn M — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Vickers, Selwyn M
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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.