Award
National Cancer Institute 5R01CA272578-05
Hepatitis B virus integrations in KMT2B drive hepatocellular carcinoma
Recipient
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Award Amount
$424,058.00
Ceiling
$424,058.00
Awarded
July 07, 2026
Identifier
5R01CA272578-05
The project investigates how Hepatitis B virus integrations in the KMT2B gene drive hepatocellular carcinoma, aiming to understand the oncogenic function and develop targeted therapies.
Description
This NIH grant supports research on HBV-related liver cancer, focusing on the role of viral integrations in the KMT2B gene and their potential as therapeutic targets.