New approaches for liver and bile-duct cancer care
Developmental Research Program
Small seed grants support new ideas aimed at creating better treatments and tests for people with liver and bile-duct cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11178622 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program funds small, early-stage projects at the Mayo Clinic that try out new ideas for diagnosing or treating liver and biliary cancers. Each year two projects receive up to $50,000 and may get a second year of support if they show promise. Projects can use shared laboratory and clinical resources within the SPORE center and are reviewed by scientists, patient advocates, and community advisors. The emphasis is on high‑risk, high‑reward concepts that could move toward tests or treatments patients might access in the future.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People diagnosed with liver cancer or biliary tract cancers (including cholangiocarcinoma) who are interested in accessing new clinical trials or experimental treatments at Mayo Clinic.
Not a fit: People without liver or bile-duct cancer, or those who need immediate standard-of-care treatment, are unlikely to get direct benefit from these early-stage projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed development of new tests or treatments that improve survival or quality of life for people with liver and bile-duct cancers.
How similar studies have performed: The SPORE developmental program has a track record of advancing pilot projects—previous funding rounds produced multiple new projects and at least one advanced into full translational development.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mc Niven, Mark a. — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Mc Niven, Mark a.
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.