Award
NIH Office of the Director 5K01OD031809-05
Impact of lymph node sparing on the anti-tumor response for head and neck cancer treated with radiation and immunotherapy
Recipient
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Award Amount
$124,227.00
Ceiling
$124,227.00
Awarded
February 19, 2026
Identifier
5K01OD031809-05
This award supports research on the effects of lymph node sparing during radiation and immunotherapy for head and neck cancer, aiming to improve anti-tumor immune responses and treatment outcomes.
Description
The project investigates how regional lymph node irradiation impacts anti-tumor immune responses, using orthotopic murine models and canine patients. The study aims to challenge current standards of care by demonstrating that lymph node sparing can improve treatment outcomes when combined with radiation and immunotherapy.