Route 66 Endometrial Cancer Pilot Program
Developmental Research Program
This program funds short-term pilot projects to speed new tests, treatments, and prevention ideas for people with endometrial (uterine) cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11191553 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From your perspective, this program provides one- to two-year pilot funding to researchers working on endometrial cancer at Washington University in St. Louis, the University of New Mexico, and the University of Oklahoma. It supports lab, clinical, epidemiologic, and prevention projects and encourages collaboration with other centers. A committee that includes scientists, a biostatistician, and a patient advocate reviews applications and helps successful teams grow their work into larger SPORE projects. Requests for applications are issued yearly and the program funds up to three projects each year with dedicated support and progress monitoring.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with endometrial (uterine) cancer, survivors, or people at high risk who are willing to join clinical trials, donate samples, or participate in prevention studies would be potential candidates for projects supported by this program.
Not a fit: People without endometrial cancer or those seeking immediate changes to their current care are unlikely to receive direct, immediate benefit from this early-stage research funding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed development of new diagnostic tests, treatments, or prevention strategies for endometrial cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: NIH SPORE developmental programs are an established model that has helped advance promising laboratory and small clinical projects into larger trials and clinical advances in other cancers.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leslie, Kimberly K. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Leslie, Kimberly K.
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.