Support for a program investigating DNA damage repair in prostate cancer
Administrative Core
This study is all about understanding how problems with DNA repair might influence prostate cancer, and it's designed to help the researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center work together smoothly and share their findings effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922783 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing essential administrative support for a program that investigates how abnormalities in DNA damage repair affect prostate cancer. The Administrative Core at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will oversee the financial, scientific, and logistical aspects of the program, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among researchers. By managing budgets, scheduling meetings, and facilitating the distribution of research findings, the Core aims to enhance the overall efficiency and impact of the research efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, particularly those with known DNA damage repair abnormalities.
Not a fit: Patients without prostate cancer or those whose cancer does not involve DNA damage repair issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment strategies for prostate cancer patients with DNA repair deficiencies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding DNA repair mechanisms can significantly impact cancer treatment, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kantoff, Philip W — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Kantoff, Philip W
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.