Program funding new approaches to prevent and treat multiple myeloma
Developmental Research Program
This program supports small projects that aim to develop new ways to prevent, detect, or treat multiple myeloma for people affected by the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176760 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Mayo Clinic SPORE Developmental Research Program provides short-term funding and mentorship for three to four early-stage translational projects each year that focus on multiple myeloma. Projects can use novel lab techniques, clinical samples, or clinical investigator-led approaches to move promising ideas toward patient testing. Awarded projects are reviewed and monitored by the SPORE leadership and may receive a second year of support if they show strong progress. Over time the program aims to turn successful early findings into clinical trials or new patient care options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are people with multiple myeloma or related precursor conditions who can donate samples or join future clinical trials at Mayo Clinic or partnering sites.
Not a fit: People with unrelated medical conditions or those unable to travel to Mayo Clinic sites are unlikely to benefit directly from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to new diagnostics or treatments that lower illness and death from multiple myeloma.
How similar studies have performed: SPORE-funded programs have historically helped translate cancer laboratory findings into clinical trials, though individual developmental projects are exploratory and not guaranteed to succeed.
Where this research is happening
Scottsdale, United States
- Mayo Clinic Arizona — Scottsdale, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vachon, Celine M — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Vachon, Celine M
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.