Optimization of Gel Ethanol Ablation as a Low-Cost, Safe, and Effective Surgical Alternative for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers
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Organization
Duke University
Award Date
Award Amount
100,000
Program Name
Biotechnology Innovation Grant
Program Category
Research and Equipment Support
Principal Investigator
Nimmi Ramanujam
Fiscal Year
2018
Region
Research Triangle
Project Description:
The goal of this work is to optimize a new, low-cost cancer therapy using a gel ethanol solution to treat head and neck cancers in low-resource communities. The proposed research is significantly relevant to public health due to the potential improvement of head and neck cancer management, and thus the reduction of death and disability from this disease.