Award
National Cancer Institute 5P30CA016059-44
Cancer Biology Research Program
Recipient
Virginia Commonwealth University
Award Amount
$23,139.00
Ceiling
$23,139.00
Awarded
May 19, 2026
Identifier
5P30CA016059-44
Award to Virginia Commonwealth University for the Cancer Biology Research Program focusing on tumorigenesis mechanisms and tumor microenvironment interactions, with significant funding and community collaboration.
Description
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center (MCC) launched a new Cancer Biology (CB) Program in 2020, aiming to build a cohesive, cancer-centric basic research program. The program focuses on unraveling mechanisms of tumorigenesis and interactions between tumors and their microenvironment, with aims on cancer cell signaling, genetic and epigenetic drivers, and tumor microenvironment. The program collaborates with community outreach to address cancer burden in MCC’s catchment area, and has a strong track record of funding, publications, and scientific contributions including discoveries related to hepatocellular carcinoma, cancer cachexia, and breast cancer.