Award
National Cancer Institute 5R01CA301573-03
Cell intrinsic and extrinsic effects of zinc metabolism in therapy resistant melanoma
Recipient
WISTAR INSTITUTE
Award Amount
$736,226.00
Ceiling
$736,226.00
Awarded
March 19, 2026
Identifier
5R01CA301573-03
NIH awarded $736,226 to WISTAR INSTITUTE for research on zinc metabolism's role in therapy-resistant melanoma, aiming to improve immunotherapy outcomes.
Description
This is a funded NIH research project focusing on zinc metabolism in melanoma therapy resistance, with a total award amount of $736,226. The project aims to elucidate mechanisms involving p16 loss and zinc homeostasis to improve immunotherapy outcomes.