Imaging, Biomarkers and Digital Pathomics for the Early Detection of Premetastatic Cancer and Precancerous Lesions Associated with Lethal Phenotypes (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 339446Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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/339446

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-131.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting proposals for the funding opportunity titled "Imaging, Biomarkers and Digital Pathomics for the Early Detection of Premetastatic Cancer and Precancerous Lesions Associated with Lethal Phenotypes." This initiative aims to support innovative projects that integrate advanced imaging technologies, biomarkers, and multi-omic data to enhance the early detection of aggressive cancers and precancerous lesions, thereby improving diagnostic sensitivity and specificity. The program is crucial for addressing diagnostic uncertainties in clinical settings and aims to reduce overdiagnosis and false results in cancer screenings. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as higher education institutions and nonprofits, with project budgets reflecting actual needs over a maximum duration of five years. Interested parties should submit their applications by September 7, 2025, and can direct inquiries to the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov. For more details, visit the official announcement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-131.html.

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    PAR-22-131.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for innovative projects aimed at improving cancer detection. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), titled "Imaging, Biomarkers and Digital Pathomics for the Early Detection of Premetastatic Cancer and Precancerous Lesions Associated with Lethal Phenotypes," seeks applications focusing on the integration of imaging technologies, biomarkers, and multi-omic data. The initiative aims to enhance diagnostic sensitivity and specificity to reduce overdiagnosis and false results in cancer screenings. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and federal entities, with a project budget reflecting real needs over a maximum of five years. The anticipated outcomes include facilitating collaboration among research teams, improving methodologies for identifying aggressive cancer, and leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence and data integration for clinical decision-making. The application process requires compliance with NIH guidelines and emphasizes collaboration among diverse expertise in imaging and biomarker research. All funded projects will participate in the Consortium for Imaging and Biomarkers (CIB), aiming to collectively advance the field of cancer research. Key deadlines are set for submission, with a program expiration date of September 8, 2025.
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