Prostate Cancer Translational Development Program
Developmental Research Program (DRP)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11181283
This program funds and supports short-term pilot projects to move promising prostate cancer ideas toward better tests and treatments for people with prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11181283 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
At UCSF, senior investigators will run an annual award program that invites researchers to submit short-term pilot proposals focused on translating lab findings into clinical use for prostate cancer. A review panel and an external advisory board will select the strongest proposals, provide mentorship, and monitor progress. Funded pilots may use patient samples, clinical data, laboratory models, or small early clinical activities and can be considered for extended funding or advancement to full SPORE projects. The program leverages the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's resources and collaborations to speed promising ideas toward patient impact.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who might participate are people with prostate cancer who are eligible for specific pilot projects run by UCSF investigators, depending on each project's design.
Not a fit: People without prostate cancer or those whose condition does not match any funded pilot project's focus are unlikely to gain direct benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate new diagnostic tests, treatments, or clinical trials for people with prostate cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Similar SPORE-style pilot funding programs have previously helped develop new cancer diagnostics and treatments, so this follows a proven translational model.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ASHWORTH, ALAN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: ASHWORTH, ALAN
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.
Conditions: Comprehensive Cancer Center