A program that creates a virtual tissue repository linked to cancer data.
Official title: SEER-LINKED VIRTUAL TISSUE REPOSITORY (VTR) PROGRAM
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11172200 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online collection of cancer tissue samples and related health information to support researchers and doctors in better understanding cancer and improving treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $147,123 |
| NIH project number | 261201800013I-P00002-759102300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11172200 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have provided tissue samples for cancer studies and are part of the SEER program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cancer or have not participated in tissue collection programs may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to develop a virtual tissue repository that connects cancer tissue samples with data from the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) program. By utilizing advanced data collection and management techniques, the repository will facilitate access to valuable tissue samples for researchers and clinicians. Patients' tissue samples will be linked with epidemiological data to enhance understanding of cancer trends and outcomes. This initiative seeks to improve cancer research and treatment by providing a comprehensive resource for studying cancer biology.
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 repositories with epidemiological data, enhancing cancer research and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tucker, Thomas — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Tucker, Thomas
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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.