Understanding how a flexible cell type affects lung cancer
Determining the role and function of a high plasticity cell state in lung adenocarcinoma
This study is looking at how certain flexible cells in lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer, help the tumors grow and resist treatments, with the hope of finding ways to improve outcomes for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| 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-10888274 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of a specific high plasticity cell state in lung adenocarcinoma, a common and aggressive form of lung cancer. By analyzing single cell transcriptomes from mouse models and human tumors, the researchers aim to understand how this cell state contributes to tumor growth and resistance to treatments. The study involves profiling these cells at various stages of cancer progression and examining their behavior under therapeutic stress. The goal is to uncover the mechanisms behind tumor plasticity and its impact on patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, particularly those experiencing treatment resistance.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of lung cancer or those who are not currently undergoing treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for overcoming treatment resistance in lung cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeting tumor plasticity can improve treatment outcomes, suggesting that this approach may hold promise.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chan, Jason Earl — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Chan, Jason Earl
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.