# NIH Reporter #1R21DE033458-01A1

Health-associated oral bacteria as anti-cancer and immunomodulatory agents in oral cancer

**Recipient:** TEMPLE UNIV OF THE COMMONWEALTH

**Award Amount:** $469,830.00
**Ceiling:** $469,830.00

**Awarded:** September 16, 2024

**Identifier:** 1R21DE033458-01A1

The awarded project investigates the role of health-associated oral bacteria in preventing and treating oral squamous cell carcinoma by studying their anti-cancer and immunomodulatory effects, including enhancing immunotherapy efficacy.

### Description

This project aims to investigate the impact of oral bacteria on oral cancer development and response to immunotherapy, with potential for translational impact in prevention and treatment.

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