New Ideas for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Care
Developmental Research Program
This program supports new and promising ideas for understanding and treating melanoma and other skin cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11187091 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program provides initial funding to explore fresh approaches in melanoma and skin cancer research. It encourages scientists, especially those new to this field, to develop innovative projects. These projects can range from basic science discoveries to studies directly involving patients. The program carefully reviews proposals, with input from patient advocates, to select the most impactful ideas that could lead to better treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program indirectly benefits patients with melanoma and other skin cancers by funding research that could lead to new therapies and improved understanding of their conditions.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by melanoma or other skin cancers would not directly benefit from the specific research funded by this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program helps bring forward new discoveries and potential treatments for patients with melanoma and other skin cancers.
How similar studies have performed: This program has a track record of supporting multiple projects in basic, translational, and clinical research, indicating its effectiveness in fostering new investigations.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Storkus, Walter J. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Storkus, Walter J.
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.