Creating better models for studying ovarian cancer cells
Official title: Culture of tumor versus normal cells
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10992189 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on better ways to grow ovarian cancer cells in the lab so that researchers can create more accurate models to understand the disease and develop more effective treatments, which could ultimately help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $364,140 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA285335-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992189 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer who are undergoing treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not diagnosed with ovarian cancer may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing improved methods for culturing tumor cells from ovarian cancer patients, which can help create more accurate models for studying cancer. The team aims to address the challenge of normal cells outgrowing cancer cells in laboratory settings by designing a specialized medium that suppresses normal cell growth. By establishing patient-derived cell cultures and xenograft models, the research seeks to better reflect the diversity of human cancer and improve the development of targeted therapies. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through these innovative models, which could lead to more effective treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for ovarian cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing patient-derived models for cancer, but this approach aims to innovate further in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ince, Tan a. — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Ince, Tan a.
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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.