Providing biostatistical support for canine cancer trials
Core D: Biostatistics Core
This study is working on better ways to test new cancer treatments for dogs, so that researchers can find the best doses and understand how the treatments work, ultimately helping to improve care for our furry friends.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the design and analysis of pre-clinical trials for cancer treatments in dogs. By collaborating with project investigators, the team will develop innovative study designs for dose-finding and mechanistic studies, ensuring robust statistical analyses are performed. The use of secure cloud-based systems will facilitate real-time data sharing and collaboration among researchers, which has been particularly beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to improve the reliability and reproducibility of findings that could lead to better cancer treatments for canines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are dogs diagnosed with cancer that are involved in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Dogs not diagnosed with cancer or those not participating in clinical trials may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments for dogs, improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has successfully utilized biostatistical approaches in veterinary clinical trials, indicating a promising avenue for this work.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Putt, Mary E. — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Putt, Mary E.
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.