Prostate cancer pilot project program
Developmental Research Program
This program provides short-term funding to turn lab discoveries into new tests or treatments for people with prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181021 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The program supports 4-6 small pilot projects each year that aim to move prostate cancer discoveries toward the clinic. Projects receive flexible support for up to two years so investigators can refine ideas, run early experiments, and prepare for larger trials. Peer review selects promising proposals and the program monitors progress to help successful pilots advance. Many projects in this SPORE have grown from pilots into clinical efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men with prostate cancer who might join future clinical trials spawned by these pilot projects or who can donate blood or tissue for related research.
Not a fit: People without prostate cancer or those who do not meet future trial criteria are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed development of new diagnostics or therapies for men with prostate cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Other SPORE developmental programs have previously produced pilot projects that led to successful clinical trials and new patient options.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abdulkadir, Sarki a. — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Abdulkadir, Sarki a.
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.