# UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH: Preanalytical Validation of Circulating Tumor DNA from Surgical Drain Fluid as a marker of Postoperative Minimal Residual Disease in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

**Lab Budget Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH |
| Location | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| Project | Preanalytical Validation of Circulating Tumor DNA from Surgical Drain Fluid as a marker of Postoperative Minimal Residual Disease in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
| Project number | 5U01CA301249-02 |
| Mechanism | U01 |
| Institute | National Cancer Institute |
| Award | $345,893 |
| Awarded | 2026-09-14 |
| Project period | 2025-09-01 to 2030-08-31 |
| UEI | MKAGLD59JRL1 |

## Why this score
- Award of $345,893.
- Research or center grant: supplies, instruments and services budget.

Source: NIH RePORTER (newly awarded projects) (https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11402625). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:37:56.465Z.
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