Understanding how cancer cells interact with the immune system and other cells in tumors.
Biospecimen and Data Core
This study is looking at how cancer cells and immune cells work together in tumors and lymph nodes to better understand how cancer spreads, and it's for patients with head and neck or lung cancer who want to help researchers learn more about their condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931501 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on how cancer cells, immune cells, and surrounding tissue interact within tumors and lymph nodes, which can affect the body's immune response and the spread of cancer. It aims to create a repository of fresh and archived tissue samples from patients with head and neck cancer and lung cancer, as well as mouse models, to analyze these interactions using advanced genomic techniques. By collecting and processing these biological specimens, the project seeks to generate high-quality datasets that can be shared with the broader research community to enhance understanding of cancer metastasis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer or lung cancer who are undergoing treatment or have provided tissue samples.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers other than head and neck or lung cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating cancer metastasis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding cancer interactions through similar biospecimen and data approaches, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shrager, Joseph B — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Shrager, Joseph B
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.