LCRF Research Grant on Early Detection and Pre-Neoplasia in Lung Cancer

LCRF has launched a funding mechanism to support research projects that facilitate or advance the understanding and characterization of pre-neoplasia or approaches for early detection of lung cancer. Work supported through this mechanism addresses important questions in non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Areas of interest include:  

• Identification and characterization of new biomarkers for NSCLC and SCLC
• Liquid biopsy assays and related techniques
• Improvements in risk stratifying patients for screening
• Development of predictive, diagnostic, or prognostic biomarkers
• Genomic and histological approaches to improve early detection in tissue samples
• Novel imaging modalities to identify and risk stratify pre-neoplastic lesions
• Studies of pre-neoplasia and progression to lung neoplasia that may inform prevention strategies
• Development of pathways to increase uptake and utilization of lung cancer screening

Funding: $150,000
Duration: 2 years

Research Authority deadline: 26.2.24

LOI (required) due date: 4.3.24

Full proposal due date: 10.6.24