Head and neck cancer pilot research program in Colorado
Colorado HNC SPORE Developmental Research Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11180128
Funding small, high-impact projects led by Colorado researchers to speed new tests and treatments for people with head and neck cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11180128 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program gives short-term funding to novel pilot projects that aim to move lab findings toward clinical use for head and neck cancer. It prioritizes junior and mid-career investigators and encourages new collaborations and high-risk, high-reward ideas. Successful pilots can be expanded into larger SPORE projects with oversight from an external advisory board and the NCI. Most work is based at University of Colorado campuses and Colorado State University and may lead to local clinical studies patients can join.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with head and neck cancer who receive care at University of Colorado or Colorado State–affiliated clinics, or who are willing to travel to those Colorado sites for pilot clinical studies, would be most likely to participate.
Not a fit: People without head and neck cancer or those far from Colorado are unlikely to be eligible or to directly benefit from these pilot projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed development of new diagnostics, treatments, or clinical trials that reduce the impact of head and neck cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous SPORE and developmental programs have helped launch clinical trials and new treatments, though individual pilot projects remain exploratory and not all will lead to clinical advances.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HEASLEY, LYNN E — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: HEASLEY, LYNN E
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.