Understanding how tumors develop and resist treatment

Tumor Biology Research Program

['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10933318

This study is looking into how tumors grow and resist treatment, with the goal of finding new ways to help patients with cancer in our community.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_P30']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10933318 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

The Tumor Biology Research Program at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center focuses on basic cancer research to uncover the mechanisms of tumor development and progression. Researchers are investigating how tumors initiate, progress, and develop resistance to chemotherapy, with a particular emphasis on the tumor microenvironment and cellular stress responses. This collaborative program involves experts from various departments working together to identify molecular vulnerabilities in cancer, which could lead to more effective treatments. Patients may benefit from the insights gained through this research, as it aims to address high-priority cancers in the local community.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with high-priority cancers, such as adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Not a fit: Patients with cancers not prioritized by the program or those who are not currently undergoing treatment may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing and treating various types of cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on tumor biology and mechanisms of drug resistance have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.

Where this research is happening

CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Cancer Burden, Cancer Center Support Grant, Cancer Control

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.