NIH-funded research R01 grant

Finding ways to overcome resistance to ibrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma

Official title: Overcoming ibrutinib resistance in mantle cell lymphoma

Funded at Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope · NIH-11017849 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at why some people with mantle cell lymphoma stop responding to the drug ibrutinib, focusing on a protein called NFκB, to find ways to help those who aren't getting better with current treatments.

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Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionBeckman Research Institute/city of Hope
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Duarte, United States)
Project startFebruary 1, 2021
Project endJanuary 31, 2026
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$450,309
NIH project number5R01CA244576-05
Project IDNIH-11017849 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma who have experienced resistance to ibrutinib treatment.

Less likely to help

Patients with mantle cell lymphoma who have not been treated with ibrutinib or those with other types of blood cancers may not benefit from this research.

What this research studies

This research investigates how some patients with mantle cell lymphoma develop resistance to the drug ibrutinib, which is used to treat certain types of blood cancers. The study focuses on understanding the role of a protein called NFκB and its signaling pathways in this resistance. By examining tumor samples and the surrounding microenvironment, researchers aim to identify mechanisms that contribute to treatment failure. The goal is to develop strategies to improve outcomes for patients who do not respond to current therapies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatment options for patients with mantle cell lymphoma who are resistant to ibrutinib.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeting NFκB pathways can be effective in other cancers, suggesting potential for success in this area as well.

Where this research is happening

  • Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
    Duarte, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Danilov, Alexey V. — Beckman Research Institute/city of Hope
  • Study coordinator: Danilov, Alexey V.

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

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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