Award
National Cancer Institute 5R21CA283524-02
Emerging role of tumor-derived exosomes in immune modulation and breast cancer health disparity.
Recipient
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX
Award Amount
$197,192.00
Ceiling
$197,192.00
Awarded
July 25, 2024
Identifier
5R21CA283524-02
Research project investigating the role of exosomal Annexin A2 in immune modulation and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, aiming to develop novel therapeutic strategies, with a focus on racial disparities affecting African-American women.
Description
This project focuses on understanding the role of tumor-derived exosomes, particularly exosomal Annexin A2, in immune modulation and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, with an emphasis on racial disparities, especially among African-American women.