Innovative approaches to prevent breast cancer mortality
Official title: RISE UP for Breast Cancer
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11000732 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new ways to help prevent breast cancer by using what we already know about treatments, and it’s for women who want to learn about safer options to reduce their risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $7,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13CA294950-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000732 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women at risk for breast cancer or those interested in preventive measures against the disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are currently diagnosed with advanced breast cancer may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new strategies to prevent breast cancer by leveraging existing knowledge about targeted treatments. It will bring together experts from various fields, including oncologists, gynecologists, and scientists, to discuss and collaborate on innovative prevention methods. The conference aims to explore how to effectively use early clinical trial designs to speed up the approval of new screening and prevention techniques. By integrating insights from treatment and hormonal cycle control, the goal is to reformulate existing hormonal products to lower breast cancer risk for women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce breast cancer incidence and mortality rates among women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using interdisciplinary approaches to improve cancer prevention strategies, indicating potential for success in this novel initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Esserman, Laura J — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Esserman, Laura J
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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.