A catalog for cancer patient biospecimens to accelerate research.
Official title: "CANCER MOONSHOT BIOBANK ONLINE CATALOG.
Funded at Information Management Services, INC. · NIH-11123868 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is inviting cancer patients to help improve research by donating samples from their treatment, which will be shared with scientists to help find better ways to fight cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Information Management Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Calverton, United States) |
| Project start | July 27, 2020 |
| Project end | July 26, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $23,317 |
| NIH project number | 26115002B91020F00004-P00006-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11123868 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are cancer patients receiving standard-of-care therapies from diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently undergoing treatment for cancer or those who do not consent to participate will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cancer research by creating a biobank that collects and distributes biospecimens from cancer patients undergoing standard treatments. The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Moonshot Program will engage over a thousand diverse cancer patients across the U.S. to participate in this initiative. By collecting biospecimens and associated clinical data, the program seeks to address critical scientific questions and accelerate progress in cancer research. The collected samples will be made available to qualified scientists to support various research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly speed up the development of new cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in biobanking for cancer research have shown success in accelerating scientific discoveries and improving treatment options.
Where this research is happening
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Information Management Services, INC.
Calverton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meagher, Kevin — Information Management Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Meagher, Kevin
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.