Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer Program
The Pacific Northwest Prostate Cancer SPORE
A regional effort to create better tests and treatments for men with prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11402142 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program brings together four major hospitals and universities in the Pacific Northwest to focus on prostate cancer. Doctors and lab researchers collect patient samples, study tumor biology, search for molecular signs of aggressive disease, and run clinical trials of new therapies. The teams also use population data to spot risk patterns and develop tools to match patients with the most appropriate care. The effort shares resources and trains clinicians to help move lab discoveries into real-world treatment more quickly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Men diagnosed with prostate cancer who receive care at or can travel to participating centers in the Pacific Northwest (Fred Hutch/University of Washington, University of British Columbia, or OHSU) may be eligible for related trials or sample collection.
Not a fit: People without prostate cancer or those who cannot access participating centers are unlikely to benefit directly from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to more accurate tests to predict who needs treatment and to new, more personalized therapies for prostate cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous SPORE and translational prostate cancer programs have produced useful biomarkers and treatment advances, though many specific projects remain novel and experimental.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Peter S — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Peter S
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.