A core facility for managing and analyzing bioinformatics data
Bioinformatics Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · NIH-10890849
This study is working to create a special team at Virginia Commonwealth University that will help cancer researchers, especially those studying breast cancer, by improving how they manage and analyze their data, making sure it’s accurate and easy to share, while also focusing on better understanding the genetic information of minority populations.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RICHMOND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10890849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Bioinformatics Core at Virginia Commonwealth University to enhance data management and analysis for cancer research, particularly in breast cancer. It aims to provide centralized support for data quality control, reproducible analyses, and data sharing within the PDXNet network. The project will also develop a reference genome tailored for minority populations to improve the quality of sequencing data analysis. By integrating various disciplines, the Core will ensure that all generated data meets high-quality standards and is accessible to researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer patients, especially those of African ancestry.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers other than breast cancer may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of breast cancer, particularly for patients of African descent.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using bioinformatics approaches to enhance cancer treatment and understanding, making this a promising area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
RICHMOND, UNITED STATES
- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY — RICHMOND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIU, JINZE — VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LIU, JINZE
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.