The Leland Stanford Junior University (Stanford University) has been awarded a $462,860 Project Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), an institute of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under the NCI's Cancer Treatment Research program (CFDA 93.395). This 5-year grant supports the development of novel targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT) approaches for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The key objectives of this project are to develop MUC1-targeted peptides that can be used for both diagnostic imaging and TRT of TNBC, which is an aggressive form of breast cancer with limited treatment options. Specifically, the researchers will optimize the MUC1-binding peptides, radiolabel them with imaging and therapeutic isotopes, and evaluate their tumor-targeting capabilities and therapeutic efficacy in preclinical TNBC models. If successful, this research lays the groundwork for the potential clinical translation of a theranostic MUC1-targeted approach to improve outcomes for patients with this difficult-to-treat cancer type.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $462.9k | 1/10/24 |