Finding new treatments for leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

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NIH-funded research Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-10937979

This study is looking for ways to create better treatments for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) by figuring out how different patients respond to therapies, so they can receive more personalized care.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionLeidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Frederick, United States)
Project IDNIH-10937979 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing and optimizing new therapeutic strategies for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It involves a master screening protocol to evaluate patients for clinical trial eligibility and a data support structure for analyzing biomarkers related to treatment response and resistance. The study aims to identify molecular signatures and characteristics that can help predict how patients will respond to different therapies, ultimately leading to more personalized treatment options.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

Not a fit: Patients with other types of cancers or hematological disorders unrelated to AML or MDS may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for patients with AML and MDS.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers and optimizing treatment strategies for leukemia, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Frederick, United States

Researchers

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 below.
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