Award
National Cancer Institute 5F30CA281056-04
Immunoediting in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recipient
University of Arizona
Award Amount
$55,114.00
Ceiling
$55,114.00
Awarded
May 18, 2026
Identifier
5F30CA281056-04
Research project funded by the National Cancer Institute to study immunoediting in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, focusing on neoantigen profiles, immune escape mechanisms, and personalized neoantigen vaccines in immunosuppressed and immunocompetent individuals.
Description
High incidence and poor treatment options for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in immunosuppressed solid organ transplant recipients have led to an important unmet clinical need. The proposed research will compare the mutated peptides in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma from immunosuppressed and immunocompetent individuals to test an innovative approach to cancer immunotherapy.