Alabama State receives $500k grant to assist in groundbreaking lung cancer research

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Alabama State University (The Bama Buzz)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $500,000 grant to Alabama State University’s Cancer Research Center (CRC) through the NSF Excellence in Research program.

The university is expected to assist in both designing and developing an affordable point-of-care device for the diagnosis of non-invasive, early lung cancer.

“This grant offers a unique opportunity for Alabama State University’s Cancer Research Center to lead groundbreaking research at the intersection of healthcare and advanced technology. By focusing on designing and developing an affordable, non-invasive diagnostic tool for lung cancer, the project aligns with the pressing global health needs and supports innovation in early cancer detection.”

~ Dr. Manoj K. Mishra, Alabama State University CRC director

Aiding in detection of lung cancer

The grant’s usage will include developing a functionalized carbon-dot biosensor to aid in the detection of lung cancer, explained ASU’s Dr. Manoj K. Mishra, the project’s principal investigator.

In addition to providing cutting-edge research and the creation of a new device, the grant also offers valuable research experience for ASU students. Mishra hopes current and future students will be able to broaden their skill sets through this program.

The CRC director believes the grant, the resulting research and the device at the core of the project have a much larger potential.

“The broader impact of this project extends far beyond lung cancer detection. It has the potential to revolutionize point-of-care diagnostics globally, making affordable, non-invasive testing accessible for a wide range of diseases, particularly in underserved and resource-limited regions.”

~ Dr. Manoj K. Mishra, Alabama State University CRC director

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Caleb Turrentine
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