A core facility for collecting and managing pancreatic cancer biospecimens
Biospecimen Core
This study is creating a special resource to collect and store tissue and blood samples from patients with pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering, which will help researchers learn more about the disease and improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908418 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Biospecimen Core that supports the translational research efforts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specifically for pancreatic cancer. It involves the collection, annotation, storage, and distribution of biospecimens such as tissue and blood from patients participating in various research protocols. The Core will ensure high-quality data management and follow-up for patients, providing essential resources for ongoing cancer research. Patients' clinical histories and biospecimen details will be meticulously documented to enhance the understanding of pancreatic cancer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer who are willing to provide biospecimens for research purposes.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions other than pancreatic cancer or those who do not wish to participate in biospecimen collection may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing biospecimen cores for cancer research, indicating that this approach is both established and effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Basturk, Olca — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Basturk, Olca
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 below.