Understanding and Stopping Cancer Spread
Cancer Invasion and Metastasis
This program brings together scientists and doctors to understand how cancer spreads and find new ways to stop it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11086183 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Cancer spreading throughout the body, known as metastasis, is a major challenge in treatment. This program brings together a team of basic scientists, engineers, and doctors who specialize in cancer care to deeply understand how cancer cells move and invade new areas. They are working to uncover the exact ways cancer spreads and to develop new strategies to block this process. The goal is to improve outcomes for patients by preventing cancer from spreading.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with various types of cancer, particularly those at risk of or experiencing metastasis, could potentially benefit from future treatments developed through this research.
Not a fit: Patients whose cancer is localized and not at risk of spreading may not directly benefit from therapies specifically targeting metastasis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new treatments that prevent cancer from spreading, significantly improving the chances of recovery for many patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approaches of this new program are evolving, extensive prior research has shown that understanding cancer's spread is crucial for developing effective treatments.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ewald, Andrew Josef — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ewald, Andrew Josef
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.