Investigating pancreatic cancer treatments using mouse models
Core 3: Mouse Models Core (MM Core)
This study is using mice to learn more about pancreatic cancer and test new treatments, which could help improve options for patients like you in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Salk Institute for Biological Studies NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883584 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and utilizing mouse models to study pancreatic cancer and test new therapeutic strategies. The Mouse Models Core will provide essential services, including orthotopic transplantation of mouse and human pancreatic cancer organoids, to analyze treatment responses and resistance mechanisms. By employing standardized procedures and imaging protocols, the research aims to ensure reliable and reproducible results across various experimental trials. Patients may benefit from insights gained through these preclinical studies, which could lead to improved treatment options for pancreatic cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer who may benefit from novel treatment strategies.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not diagnosed with pancreatic cancer may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective therapies for pancreatic cancer, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research using mouse models for cancer treatment has shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both established and valuable.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, UNITED STATES
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wahl, Geoffrey Myles — Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Study coordinator: Wahl, Geoffrey Myles
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.