Award
NIH Reporter #5U01CA281660-04
Southwest EDRN Clinical Validation Center for Head and Neck Cancer
Recipient
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-TEMPE CAMPUS
Award Amount
$955,492.00
Ceiling
$955,492.00
Awarded
August 04, 2026
Identifier
5U01CA281660-04
Award for clinical validation center focusing on early detection of HPV-associated head and neck cancers using immune and viral biomarkers in blood and saliva, involving multiple university collaborations and advanced serologic testing platforms.
Description
The project aims to evaluate immune and viral biomarkers in blood and saliva for early detection of HPV-associated head and neck cancers. The project involves collaboration with Arizona State University, Baylor University Medical Center, and ATSU School of Dentistry and Oral Health. The project will utilize MSD MULTI-ARRAY® platform for serologic testing and emphasizes validation of salivary and circulating biomarkers for cancer screening.