Award
NIH Reporter #5K08CA276908-04
Exploiting Carbon Monoxide Biofoams to Radio-Sensitize Rectal Cancer Cells While Protecting Normal Bowel
Recipient
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
Award Amount
$251,820.00
Ceiling
$251,820.00
Awarded
May 12, 2026
Identifier
5K08CA276908-04
A research grant awarded to study the use of carbon monoxide biofoams to enhance chemoradiotherapy effectiveness in rectal cancer while protecting normal bowel tissue.
Description
This project aims to evaluate novel CO biofoams as an adjunct to chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer, focusing on mechanisms involving oxidative metabolism and protective effects on normal tissue.