# NIH Reporter #3U54CA268072-05S1

Cancer Biology Research Test-Bed Unit 1: Effects of cell-intrinsic and cell-extrinsic signaling and mechanics on metastasis patterns of pediatric sarcomas

**Recipient:** Not specified

**Award Amount:** $127,516.00
**Ceiling:** $127,516.00

**Awarded:** September 08, 2026

**Identifier:** 3U54CA268072-05S1

NIH/NCI awarded a research grant to study metastasis mechanisms in pediatric sarcomas using zebrafish, mouse, and human tumor models, focusing on signaling pathways caveolin-1 and WNT.

### Description

This project aims to understand the mechanisms of metastasis in pediatric sarcomas, focusing on signaling pathways such as caveolin-1 and WNT, using zebrafish models and complementary mouse and human tumor studies. The award is funded by the NIH/NCI for FY 2026, with a project duration from September 24, 2021, to August 31, 2027.

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