A program that creates a virtual repository for tissue samples linked to cancer data.
Official title: SEER-LINKED VIRTUAL TISSUE REPOSITORY (VTR) PROGRAM
Funded at Lsu Health Sciences Center · NIH-11172199 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online resource that links cancer tissue samples with patient health information, making it easier for researchers and doctors to learn more about cancer and improve treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $158,409 |
| NIH project number | 261201800007I-P00002-759102300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11172199 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have provided tissue samples as part of their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a cancer diagnosis or have not provided tissue samples may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to develop a virtual tissue repository that connects cancer tissue samples with epidemiological data from the SEER program. By utilizing advanced data management techniques, the repository will facilitate access to valuable tissue samples for researchers and clinicians. Patients' tissue samples will be linked to their cancer histories, allowing for more comprehensive studies on cancer outcomes and treatment responses. This initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of cancer biology and improve patient care through better data integration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights that lead to improved cancer treatments and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in linking tissue samples with clinical data, enhancing cancer research and treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Xiao-Cheng — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Wu, Xiao-Cheng
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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.