A platform for exploring cancer genomic data
The cBioPortal for Cancer Genomics
This study is working to make a popular online tool called cBioPortal even better, so that doctors and researchers can more easily understand cancer data from tumor samples, helping them learn more about how cancer starts, grows, and responds to treatment.
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-10916187 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the cBioPortal for Cancer Genomics, a widely used tool that allows scientists and clinicians to analyze large-scale cancer genomic data. By improving the accessibility and interpretability of genomic information from tumor samples, the project aims to support better understanding of cancer initiation, progression, and treatment effects. The cBioPortal currently hosts data from over 120,000 tumors and is utilized by thousands of users each month, making it a critical resource in cancer research and care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients whose tumor samples are being sequenced for genomic analysis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cancer or whose tumors are not being analyzed through genomic sequencing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatment strategies and personalized medicine approaches for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing genomic data platforms for cancer analysis, indicating that this approach is both effective and valuable in the field.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schultz, Nikolaus — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Schultz, Nikolaus
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.