Understanding how tumors interact with nerve cells in the brain
Project 1: Deciphering the Dynamic Evolution of the Tumor-Neural Interface
This study is looking at how glioblastoma tumors interact with brain cells to understand how they grow and resist treatment, which could help improve therapies for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930067 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex interactions between glioblastoma tumors and nerve cells in the brain. By using advanced imaging and computational modeling techniques, the team aims to map tumor dynamics and identify key pathways that contribute to tumor growth and resistance to treatment. Patients may benefit from insights gained about how tumors invade brain tissue and how to better target therapies. The research will also explore the formation of connections between tumor cells and normal brain cells, which may influence tumor behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with glioblastoma or related brain tumors.
Not a fit: Patients with non-brain tumors or those not diagnosed with glioblastoma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for glioblastoma, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding tumor-neuron interactions, but this approach aims to provide novel insights into glioblastoma specifically.
Where this research is happening
Cambridge, United States
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Cambridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Agar, Nathalie Yr — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Agar, Nathalie Yr
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.