Award
National Cancer Institute 1R01CA293361-01A1
Modulation of the tumor microenvironment by Fusobacterium nucleatum and co-infecting microbes in colorectal cancer
Recipient
University of TX MD Anderson Cancer Center
Award Amount
$660,541.00
Ceiling
$660,541.00
Awarded
April 02, 2026
Identifier
1R01CA293361-01A1
NIH awarded a grant to study the role of Fusobacterium nucleatum and co-infecting microbes in colorectal cancer tumor microenvironment, focusing on their spatial distribution and interaction with host cells to identify potential therapeutic targets.
Description
This NIH grant project investigates how Fusobacterium nucleatum and co-infecting bacteria influence the tumor microenvironment in colorectal cancer, aiming to understand their spatial and cellular interactions within tumors and their impact on cancer progression.