New options for lymphoma and CLL
Developmental Research Program 1
This program funds early projects working to bring new treatments, tests, and clinical trials to people with lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11178388 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program supports short-term pilot projects that try to turn lab discoveries into treatments or tests for lymphoma and CLL. Clinicians and scientists submit ideas and a review panel selects the most promising proposals for support. Funded teams work with SPORE leaders and partner hospitals to do preclinical work, collect patient samples, and when ready, design early clinical studies. The goal is to help successful pilots grow into full clinical projects or win larger funding so patients can benefit sooner.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with lymphoma or CLL who are willing to provide medical information or samples, or to consider joining early-phase clinical trials at Baylor or its partner centers.
Not a fit: People without lymphoma or CLL, or those seeking immediate approved therapies, may not personally benefit from early pilot projects that are preliminary and may take time to reach patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed the development of better treatments, diagnostics, or clinical trials for people with lymphoma and CLL.
How similar studies have performed: Previous SPORE and developmental-program efforts have helped pilot projects become full clinical trials and led to new diagnostics and therapies, although not every pilot succeeds.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brenner, Malcolm K. — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Brenner, Malcolm K.
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.