A core facility for managing and analyzing cancer data
Official title: MOSAIC: Data Integration and Computation Core
Funded at Mayo Clinic Arizona · NIH-11186187 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system to gather and analyze different types of information about brain cancer, especially gliomas, to help researchers better understand and treat the disease, which could lead to better options for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $23,412 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA274504-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11186187 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with gliomas or other types of brain cancer who are participating in related clinical projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those not involved in glioma-related studies may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a centralized system to manage and analyze diverse data related to brain cancer, specifically gliomas. It aims to integrate various data types from multiple institutions to support collaborative efforts in understanding and treating this disease. The project will involve collecting, processing, and storing data, as well as providing bioinformatics workflows and computational modeling tools to enhance research capabilities. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and treatment options as a result of this integrated data approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and personalized care for patients with brain cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized integrated data approaches to enhance cancer treatment, indicating a promising potential for this methodology.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hawkins-Daarud, Andrea Jeanine — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Hawkins-Daarud, Andrea Jeanine
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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.