Understanding Uterine Cancer from Stem Cells
Endometrial epithelial stem cells and cancer
['FUNDING_R01'] · CORNELL UNIVERSITY · NIH-11083651
This work aims to understand how uterine cancer starts by looking at special cells called stem cells in the uterus.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CORNELL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ITHACA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11083651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Uterine cancer is becoming more common, and this project seeks to uncover its origins by focusing on endometrial epithelial stem cells. Researchers believe that problems with these stem cells might lead to cancer, but their exact location and role are not fully clear. By studying these cells, we hope to learn more about how they contribute to the development of uterine cancer. This foundational knowledge is crucial for developing new ways to prevent or treat the disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with uterine cancer or those at risk for it could potentially benefit from future clinical applications derived from this foundational knowledge.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct clinical intervention will not find it in this basic science project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a better understanding of how uterine cancer develops, paving the way for new prevention strategies and more effective treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While the exact identity and location of endometrial stem cells are still being clarified, other studies have suggested their importance in various organs and tissues, indicating a promising area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
ITHACA, UNITED STATES
- CORNELL UNIVERSITY — ITHACA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NIKITIN, ALEXANDER Y. — CORNELL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: NIKITIN, ALEXANDER Y.
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.
Conditions: Cancer Cause