New Cancer Treatments at Ohio State University and Partner Centers
The Ohio State University as a Lead Academic Organization (LAO) for the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network
This project brings together experts to find new and better ways to treat patients with advanced cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11174539 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project unites a team of scientists and doctors from Ohio State University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Utah to discover new cancer treatments. They are exploring new medicines and treatment methods, including immune-based therapies, and studying why some treatments stop working. The team also uses genetic information from cancer cells to develop more effective approaches. This collaborative effort aims to provide patients, especially those in rural areas, with access to cutting-edge clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with advanced cancer, especially those in rural areas like Appalachia or the American West, may be ideal candidates for clinical trials supported by this network.
Not a fit: Patients without advanced cancer or those not seeking experimental therapies may not directly benefit from this specific research network.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new and more effective treatment options for patients battling advanced cancer.
How similar studies have performed: The investigators have a history of conducting early-phase clinical trials, suggesting experience with similar approaches, though the specific therapies explored may be novel.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carson, William E. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Carson, William 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.