Cancer Tissue Engineering Collaborative: Enabling Biomimetic Tissue-Engineered Technologies for Cancer Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 357332Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357332

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-171.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Cancer Tissue Engineering Collaborative: Enabling Biomimetic Tissue-Engineered Technologies for Cancer Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative aims to support the development of innovative biomimetic tissue-engineered technologies that accurately mimic cancer pathophysiology, facilitating advancements in cancer research and improving diagnostic and treatment strategies. The program encourages collaborative, multidisciplinary projects that integrate regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and bioengineering to create experimental models for studying cancer dynamics. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions and organizations, with funding of up to $400,000 in direct costs annually for projects lasting up to five years. Applications are due by May 7, 2025, and interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-171.html.

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    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering a funding opportunity through the Cancer Tissue Engineering Collaborative (TEC) to support innovative research in biomimetic tissue-engineered technologies for cancer research. The purpose is to advance experimental models that accurately mimic cancer pathophysiology, facilitate discoveries in cancer biology, and improve diagnostic and treatment strategies. The initiative encourages multidisciplinary projects that integrate regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and bioengineering to create in vitro systems for studying cancer dynamics. Key goals include enhancing early detection, developing effective diagnostic techniques, identifying cancer risk factors, and discovering prevention strategies. Eligible applicants may include various educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. The project period can last up to five years with funding of up to $400,000 in direct costs annually. Applications are due by February 5, 2025, and must adhere strictly to NIH guidelines for submission. The review process will assess the scientific merit of proposed research emphasizing its relevance, rigor, and innovation to combat cancer effectively. This initiative exemplifies the federal commitment to enhancing cancer research through advanced tissue engineering approaches.
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