Dana-Farber/Harvard Prostate Cancer Program
DF/HCC Prostate SPORE
This program supports teams working to speed up new tests and treatments for men with prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dana-Farber Cancer Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11182636 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient view, this program organizes and funds researchers at Dana-Farber and Harvard so lab discoveries can move more quickly toward clinical care. An Administrative Core coordinates investigators, monitors progress, manages budgets, and ensures projects have the resources they need. It brings patient advocates into planning, fosters collaborations across institutions, and helps share results with doctors and the public. The goal is to make promising ideas reach patients faster and more reliably.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Men with prostate cancer who are willing to consider participating in clinical research or who receive care at Dana-Farber/Harvard-affiliated sites are the most likely candidates to engage with projects supported by this program.
Not a fit: People without prostate cancer, those unable to travel to the Boston area, or patients whose care is exclusively managed elsewhere may not directly benefit from this program's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate the development and delivery of better diagnostics and treatments for prostate cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: SPORE-style programs have a history of helping move laboratory findings into clinical trials and treatment improvements for various cancers, including prostate cancer.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Dana-Farber Cancer Inst — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beltran, Himisha — Dana-Farber Cancer Inst
- Study coordinator: Beltran, Himisha
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.