The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency awarded a 3-year, $954,000 Project Grant to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) under the Military Medical Research and Development (CFDA 12.420) federal grant program. The grant, titled "TUMOR-TARGETED NANOCARRIERS FOR EFFECTIVE IMMUNOMODULATION OF OVARIAN CANCER," supports advanced biomedical research focused on developing innovative tumor-targeted nanocarriers for effective immunomodulation of ovarian cancer. This project aligns with the program's objectives to transform healthcare for military service members and the broader public through innovative and impactful research addressing medical challenges relevant to the military. MIT, a premier private research university, will leverage its extensive expertise in areas such as biotechnology, materials science, and computational modeling to explore novel approaches to disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The grant award period runs from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $954.0k | 4/8/25 |