Creating a collection of cancer models from minority patients to improve treatment decisions.
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This study is working to create a large collection of cancer models from minority patients with gastric and lung cancers, so we can better understand how these cancers affect different communities and improve treatment options for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896234 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a large collection of cancer models derived from minority patients, specifically focusing on gastric and lung cancers. By utilizing these patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), the project seeks to enhance precision medicine decision-making for racial and ethnic minority populations. The initiative is coordinated through a collaboration of multiple cancer centers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing cancer health disparities. Patients' specimens will be collected and analyzed to better understand how these cancers behave in diverse populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are minority patients diagnosed with gastric or lung cancer.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers other than gastric or lung cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized cancer treatments for minority patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using patient-derived xenografts to inform cancer treatment, making this approach promising for addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carvajal Carmona, Luis Guillermo — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Carvajal Carmona, Luis Guillermo
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.