Mechanistic links between diet, lipid metabolism, and tumor growth and progression (UH2 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 344627Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting proposals for a funding opportunity titled "Mechanistic links between diet, lipid metabolism, and tumor growth and progression" under the cooperative agreement mechanism. This initiative aims to support research that investigates the molecular mechanisms linking lipid metabolism to tumor dynamics, particularly focusing on the impact of dietary factors, such as high-fat and ketogenic diets, on cancer progression. The program encourages innovative approaches and collaboration among researchers, facilitating entry for new investigators with limited preliminary data requirements. Interested applicants can apply for funding up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with applications due by October 23, 2025. For further information, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-052.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting proposals for mechanistic investigations exploring the links between diet, lipid metabolism, and tumor growth and progression. The funding opportunity, identified as PAR-23-052, aims to bridge the gap between nutrition and molecular metabolism in cancer biology. It particularly encourages research into how lipid metabolism influences tumor dynamics, drawing on emerging evidence of dietary impacts on cancer progression and outcomes. Key dates include an application opening on January 17, 2023, with due dates extending through October 2025. The award provides a budget of up to $275,000 over two years, particularly focusing on studies involving high-fat and ketogenic diets. Applications are expected to present innovative approaches, with a mandate for collaboration among investigators and sharing of results within the scientific community. The proposal process emphasizes a focus on fundamental research rather than clinical trials, enabling new investigators to enter the field with limited preliminary data requirements. This initiative is consistent with the NIH's strategic goals, aiming to enhance our understanding of complex biochemistry linking dietary factors to cancer therapy and prevention.
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