Award
NIH Reporter #1R01CA293361-01A1
Modulation of the tumor microenvironment by Fusobacterium nucleatum and co-infecting microbes in colorectal cancer
Recipient
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Award Amount
$660,541.00
Ceiling
$660,541.00
Awarded
April 02, 2026
Identifier
1R01CA293361-01A1
A research grant awarded to study the role of Fusobacterium nucleatum and co-infecting microbes in colorectal cancer tumor microenvironment, focusing on their impact on tumor progression and potential therapeutic targets.
Description
This research project aims to uncover how Fusobacterium nucleatum and co-infecting bacteria alter their infected colorectal cancer tumor niche and modulate tumor-supportive host cell signaling pathways, potentially providing novel approaches for cancer prevention and treatment.