This Project Grant award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), under the Oral Diseases and Disorders Research program (CFDA 93.121), provides $704,206 to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to develop an "organ on-a-chip" model of oral cancer and bone invasion. The goal is to systematically manipulate, characterize, and validate tissue microenvironment variables linked to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) invasion into bone, elucidate the associated biological mechanisms, and test the model for screening therapeutic effects. This 5-year project aims to create a highly manipulable, high-fidelity human model for OSCC in bone, which can serve as a unique tool for academic researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies to assess drug efficacy and safety.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $704.2k | 6/30/25 |