NIH-funded research R01 grant

New drugs to treat triple negative breast cancer using proteasome inhibitors

Official title: Novel proteasome inhibitors targeting both beta5 and beta2 subunits for treatment of triple negative breast cancer

Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11042265 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at new treatments for triple negative breast cancer by creating special drugs that can better fight the cancer cells, especially for patients who haven't had success with current options.

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Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionWeill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project startFebruary 22, 2024
Project endDecember 31, 2028
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$643,772
NIH project number5R01CA276053-02
Project IDNIH-11042265 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer who have not responded well to existing treatments.

Less likely to help

Patients with other types of breast cancer or those who have already exhausted all treatment options may not benefit from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing novel proteasome inhibitors that target specific subunits to improve treatment outcomes for patients with triple negative breast cancer. The approach aims to overcome resistance to existing proteasome inhibitors by simultaneously inhibiting two key components of the proteasome, which may enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. By understanding how these inhibitors affect tumor cells, the research seeks to provide a more effective therapy for patients who currently have limited options. The study will involve laboratory experiments and potentially clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these new drugs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment options for patients with triple negative breast cancer, improving survival rates and quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: While proteasome inhibitors have been used successfully in treating multiple myeloma, this specific approach targeting triple negative breast cancer is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Where this research is happening

  • Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
    New York, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Lin, Gang — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
  • Study coordinator: Lin, Gang

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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