Pancreatic cancer pilot project program
Developmental Research Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH · NIH-11169846
This program funds new pilot projects to help turn lab discoveries into better tests and treatments for people with pancreatic cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11169846 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The program, run through the MSK Pancreas SPORE, supports two high-potential pilot projects each year that focus on translating discoveries toward patient care. Eligible investigators from Memorial Sloan Kettering and nearby partner institutions can apply and proposals are peer-reviewed by SPORE leaders and departmental chairs. Selected teams get access to core resources, mentoring from the SPORE investigative group, and institutional support to move promising work toward clinical testing. Progress is reviewed every six months to help projects advance toward full SPORE studies or clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with pancreatic neoplasms treated at or referred to Memorial Sloan Kettering or its partner institutions would be the most likely to take part in future trials or pilot-related studies.
Not a fit: People without pancreatic cancer or those receiving care outside the participating centers are unlikely to benefit directly from these specific pilot projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the funded pilots could lead to new diagnostics, treatments, or clinical trials that improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer.
How similar studies have performed: SPORE-style developmental programs have a track record of turning pilot work into clinical trials and new cancer therapies, so this uses an established translational model.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LEWIS, JASON S. — SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH
- Study coordinator: LEWIS, JASON 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.