Award
NIH Reporter #10840314
Ultrasmall particle-based solutions for inducing ferroptosis and improving anti-tumor immune responses in cancer
Recipient
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Award Amount
$494,251.00
Ceiling
$494,251.00
Awarded
May 21, 2024
Identifier
10840314
NIH grant awarded to Weill Medical College of Cornell University for research on ultrasmall silica nanoparticles to induce ferroptosis and improve anti-tumor immune responses in cancer, with a focus on melanoma models.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focused on nanoparticle research for cancer therapy. The project involves studying the structural and chemical features of ultrasmall silica nanoparticles to induce ferroptosis and modulate immune responses. The project aims to optimize nanoparticle characteristics for enhanced anti-tumor effects in melanoma models. The project involves collaboration with the National Cancer Institute.