A core facility for managing and analyzing biomedical data
Bioinformatics Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10881941
This study is all about using advanced data analysis to help understand how different cancer treatments work, so patients can get better care based on the latest research.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10881941 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Bioinformatics Core at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on managing and analyzing data related to patient-derived xenotransplantation studies. It provides expertise in biostatistics and bioinformatics, ensuring that studies are designed and analyzed to the highest standards. Patients can benefit from the insights gained through genomic, proteomic, and RNA sequencing data analysis, which helps in understanding cancer treatments. The Core collaborates with various experts to ensure consistent measurement of tumor responses across studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are patients involved in cancer treatment and those undergoing xenotransplantation studies.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in cancer treatment or those who do not participate in xenotransplantation studies may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for cancer patients through advanced data analysis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing bioinformatics approaches for cancer treatment analysis, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LONG, QI — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: LONG, QI
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.
Conditions: Cancer Center