UW–Madison Prostate Cancer Development Program
Developmental Research Program
This program funds early-stage projects aimed at finding better ways to detect, treat, and prevent prostate cancer for people affected by the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11184202 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program gives short-term pilot funding to researchers to try new ideas that could improve prostate cancer care. It brings together lab scientists, clinicians, and population researchers to develop tests, treatments, and ways to prevent or manage disease. Projects can include laboratory studies, analysis of patient samples, biomarker development, early clinical or feasibility work, and survivorship research. Promising pilots may grow into larger grants or clinical trials with wider patient participation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for specific projects are men with prostate cancer, people at high risk for prostate cancer, or survivors willing to take part in pilot studies tied to the program.
Not a fit: People without prostate cancer or those looking for immediate changes to their current treatment may not directly benefit from these early-stage projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed development of better screening tools, treatments, or supportive care that reduce harm and improve outcomes for people with prostate cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous SPORE and pilot programs have produced biomarkers and clinical trials, but many developmental projects are exploratory and carry higher uncertainty.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Glenn — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Liu, Glenn
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.