Colorado Head and Neck Cancer SPORE


The main goal of the Colorado Head and Neck Cancer Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) is to advance translational research to improve survival and quality of life for Head and Neck Cancer patients. The Colorado Colorado Head and Neck Cancer SPORE takes advantage of our expertise in basic and clinical sciences, and uses unique model systems to identify novel molecular and cellular mechanisms of Colorado Head and Neck Cancer pathogenesis targetable by therapeutic interventions to treat all cancer types arising from head and neck anatomic sites.

The Developmental Research Program is designed to attract current Head and Neck Cancer researchers and researchers from other fields to conduct innovative research in all types of cancers arising from head and neck tissues. The Career Enhancement Program is designed to solicit junior researchers to develop research projects to transition into independent Head and Neck Cancer researchers. We encourage underrepresented minority (URM) and people with disabilities to apply for DRP and CEP projects. The Colorado Head and Neck Cancer SPORE also includes Biospecimen/Pathology, Data Science, and Administrative Cores to provide support. 

Leaders


Biospecimen/Pathology Core


Scott Lucia, MD 100 x 150

Core Director

Scott Lucia, MD
Pathology
Scott.Lucia@cuanschutz.edu

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Adrie van Bokhoven, PhD 100 x 150

Core Director

Adrie van Bokhoven, PhD
Pathology
Adrie.vanBokhoven@cuanschutz.edu

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The Biospecimen/Pathology Core (BPC) is essential to the success of the Colorado Head and Neck Cancer SPORE. The BPC is a central service that obtains tissues and information from patients with head and neck cancer. The collected tissue and information is stored and processed so that researchers have the best possible materials and information for their projects. In addition, the BPC provides unique skills and expertise in pathology and analysis technology to be successful in the execution of their projects.

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