Developing advanced technologies to analyze spatial expression in cancer tissues.
Shared Resource Core: Computational and technology development for spatial expression analysis.
This study is exploring new ways to look closely at how cancer cells interact with their surroundings, which could help researchers learn more about cancer and improve treatments for patients.
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 ID | NIH-10911900 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing technologies that allow for detailed analysis of how cancer cells interact with their surrounding environment. By utilizing cutting-edge spatial profiling methods, the project aims to measure proteins and RNA transcripts at a very precise level within tissues. This approach will help researchers understand the complex dynamics between tumors and immune cells, ultimately leading to better insights into cancer biology. The technologies developed will be made available to various research projects and tailored to specific biological questions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with various types of cancer who are undergoing treatment or have tumor samples available for analysis.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those who do not have accessible tumor samples may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of tumor-immune interactions, potentially informing new therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in utilizing spatial technologies for cancer analysis, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pe'er, Dana — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Pe'er, Dana
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.