Understanding Cell Growth and Division to Fight Cancer
Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Cycle Dependent Gene Expression
This research explores how cells grow and divide, aiming to find new ways to stop cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Santa Cruz NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Cruz, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11146643 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our cells constantly grow and divide, a process called the cell cycle, which sometimes goes wrong in cancer. While we have some medicines that target this process, there are still many unanswered questions about how cells control their growth. This project looks closely at the proteins that tell cells when to divide and how to make copies of their DNA. By understanding these tiny cellular instructions, we hope to discover better ways to develop new treatments for cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research is for future patients with various types of cancer who may benefit from new treatment approaches.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment options will not directly benefit from this basic science research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a deeper understanding of cancer cell growth, paving the way for more effective and targeted cancer therapies.
How similar studies have performed: Past discoveries about cell cycle control have led to existing cancer treatments, but this research aims to uncover new, currently unknown molecular details.
Where this research is happening
Santa Cruz, United States
- University of California Santa Cruz — Santa Cruz, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rubin, Seth Michael — University of California Santa Cruz
- Study coordinator: Rubin, Seth Michael
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.