Award
NIH Reporter #4R01CA289812-03
Defining the landscape of bacterial-colonized microniches in tumors and their role in intratumoral heterogeneity.
Recipient
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Award Amount
$1,827,340.00
Ceiling
$1,827,340.00
Awarded
August 12, 2026
Identifier
4R01CA289812-03
The award funds research to map bacterial-colonized microniches in tumors to understand their role in tumor heterogeneity and immune environment, potentially revealing new cancer treatment approaches.
Description
This project aims to map and understand the role of bacterial microniches within tumors and their impact on tumor heterogeneity and immune interactions, with potential implications for cancer treatment strategies.