# NIH Reporter #RFA-CA-22-054

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:** RFA-CA-22-054

Award for clinical validation research on biomarkers for early detection of HPV-associated head and neck cancers, led by Arizona State University with collaborators, using advanced serologic testing platforms.

### Description

The project aims to validate salivary and circulating biomarkers for early detection of HPV-associated head and neck cancers. The project involves collaboration among Arizona State University, Baylor University Medical Center, and AT Still University. It will utilize the MSD MULTI-ARRAY® platform for serologic testing and emphasizes rigorous validation following PRoBE design principles.

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