Exploring the immune environment in tumors that don't respond to treatment
Multiplex imaging in therapy refractory tumors: understanding the spatiotemporal facets of an immunosuppressive environment
This study is looking at how immune cells behave around tumors that don't respond to treatment, hoping to find new ways to help patients with tough-to-treat cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11130388 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex immune environment surrounding tumors that are resistant to therapy. By using advanced imaging techniques, the study aims to visualize and understand how immune cells interact within these tumors over time. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to more effective treatment strategies for therapy-resistant cancers. The research focuses on identifying specific immune factors that contribute to tumor growth and survival despite treatment efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with therapy-refractory tumors who have not responded to standard cancer treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with tumors that are responsive to current therapies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic approaches that enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments for patients with resistant tumors.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results using similar imaging techniques to study tumor environments, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maltez, Vivien Ileana — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Maltez, Vivien Ileana
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.