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Developing new drugs and vaccines for cancer treatment

Official title: Contract Orientation and Kickoff Meeting

Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11020354 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is working on creating new medicines and vaccines to help treat different kinds of cancer, and it's designed to find out what works best for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Oklahoma City, United States)
Project startJanuary 25, 2024
Project endJanuary 24, 2029
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$3,500
NIH project number75N91024D00005-0-759102400001-1
Project IDNIH-11020354 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with various types of cancer who may benefit from new therapeutic options.

Less likely to help

Patients with non-malignant conditions or those who are not currently diagnosed with cancer may not receive any benefit from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on the development of new drugs and vaccines aimed at treating various types of cancer. It utilizes a structured approach that guides the process from initial discovery through to clinical application. The program emphasizes preclinical testing to evaluate the efficacy of these treatments and identifies biomarkers that can indicate their effectiveness. Patients may benefit from advancements in cancer therapies that arise from this comprehensive development program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments and vaccines, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research in preclinical drug development has shown promise in advancing cancer treatment options, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

  • University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
    Oklahoma City, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Rao, Chinthalapally V. — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
  • Study coordinator: Rao, Chinthalapally V.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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