Award
National Cancer Institute 7R01CA225002-09
Translating buccal nanocytology for lung cancer screening into clinical practice
Recipient
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Award Amount
$667,591.00
Ceiling
$667,591.00
Awarded
July 29, 2026
Identifier
7R01CA225002-09
This award supports the development of a non-invasive lung cancer screening test using advanced optical nanosensing technology to analyze buccal cells, aiming for early detection and broad population screening.
Description
Develop an at-home, self-administered lung cancer screening test based on analysis of chromatin architecture in cells swabbed from the buccal mucosa to identify patients at risk for early-stage lung cancer.