Pancreatic Cancer Development Program
Developmental Research Program
This program funds new projects to help scientists create better ways to prevent, detect, and treat pancreatic cancer for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11187274 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The program gives short-term awards to investigators at Washington University, UPenn, and collaborating sites to kick-start early-stage pancreatic cancer work. Funded projects can include lab, clinical, population, or prevention studies and are chosen each year for one-year awards with a possible second-year renewal. The program emphasizes collaboration between basic scientists and clinicians and supports junior researchers through linked career development activities. Successful projects may grow into larger SPORE projects or win national peer-reviewed funding.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Depending on the specific project funded, patients with pancreatic cancer or people at high risk may be eligible to take part in related clinical or observational studies.
Not a fit: People without pancreatic disease or those seeking immediate treatment options may not directly benefit because the program primarily supports early-stage research and project development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed the development of improved tests, treatments, or prevention strategies for pancreatic cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous SPORE and similar translational programs have helped early projects advance into clinical trials and new therapies, though outcomes vary by project.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fields, Ryan C — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Fields, Ryan C
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.