Understanding how immune and stromal factors affect prostate cancer progression and treatment response
Project 1: Investigation of immune and stromal factors that promote prostate adenocarcinoma progression and castration response
This study is looking at how prostate cancer cells interact with their surroundings, especially the immune system and other supporting cells, to better understand how the disease grows and responds to treatments, which could help create more personalized and effective therapies for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078868 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the interactions between prostate cancer cells and their surrounding environment, focusing on immune and stromal factors that influence disease progression and response to treatment. By utilizing advanced single-cell sequencing technologies, the study aims to uncover the complexities of the tumor microenvironment and how it changes during cancer progression and treatment with androgen receptor inhibitors. Patients may benefit from insights gained that could lead to improved therapeutic strategies tailored to their specific cancer characteristics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, particularly those who have undergone androgen receptor pathway inhibition.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage prostate cancer or those not undergoing treatment may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for advanced prostate cancer by targeting the tumor microenvironment.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding tumor microenvironment interactions, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sawyers, Charles L. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sawyers, Charles L.
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.