Supporting new researchers in head and neck cancer treatment
Yale Head and Neck Cancer SPORE Career Enhancement Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10889244
This program is all about helping new researchers who are studying head and neck cancer by providing them with guidance and teamwork, so they can create better treatments to help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10889244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program aims to attract and support new investigators focused on head and neck cancer, fostering their development through mentorship and collaboration. It involves institutions like Yale, the University of North Carolina, and Fox Chase Cancer Center, which are committed to advancing cancer research. The program seeks to enhance the careers of both early-career and established researchers, ultimately aiming to develop new therapies that can improve patient outcomes in head and neck cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with head and neck cancer or those interested in the latest treatment advancements in this area.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers unrelated to the head and neck may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new and improved therapies for patients with head and neck cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in similar areas have shown success in enhancing cancer research and developing new treatments, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FERGUSON, KATHRYN M — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: FERGUSON, KATHRYN M
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: American Cancer Society, Cancer Cause, Cancer Center, Cancer Etiology, Cancer Hospital