Barrett's Esophagus Translational Research Network (BETRNet)

The Barrett’s Esophagus Translational Research Network (BETRNet) was a program (supported by DCB and the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention through RFA-CA-16-006/RFA-CA-16-007) that was established to address the rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma in the United States.

BETRNet objectives were to achieve a better understanding of esophageal adenocarcinoma biology, examine research opportunities associated with its precursor lesion Barrett’s Esophagus, and improve prevention of esophageal cancers.

BETRNet Digital Media

Additional information about the program can be found at websites created by BETRNet centers:

DCB Contact for BETRNet

For additional information about BETRNet, please contact Dr. Rihab Yassin.

Past Projects

BETRNet Research Centers (U54s)

Institution	Principal Investigator(s)	Project Title
Case Western Reserve University	Amitabh Chak, Kishore Guda	Genetic Determinants of Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Columbia University Health Sciences	Julian Abrams, Anil K. Rustgi, Kenneth K. Wang	The Role of the Microenvironment in Barrett's Esophagus
University of Michigan	Thomas D. Wang, Joel H. Rubenstein	Early Targets in Progression of Barrett's Esophagus to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

BETRNet Coordinating Centers (U24)

Institution	Principal Investigator(s)	Project Title
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	Yu Shyr	Barrett's Esophagus Translational Research Network Coordinating Center (BETRNetCC)