# NIH Reporter #5K01OD031809-05

Impact of lymph node sparing on the anti-tumor response for head and neck cancer treated with radiation and immunotherapy

**Recipient:** Mary-Keara Boss, Colorado State University

**Award Amount:** $124,227.00
**Ceiling:** $124,227.00

**Awarded:** February 19, 2026

**Identifier:** 5K01OD031809-05

NIH grant awarded to study the effects of lymph node sparing on anti-tumor response in head and neck cancer using radiation and immunotherapy.

### Description

This NIH grant supports research on the impact of lymph node sparing on anti-tumor immune response in head and neck cancer, involving translational animal models and canine patients. The project aims to challenge current standards of care regarding radiation and immunotherapy.

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