A repository for storing human biospecimens for epidemiology research
Official title: DCEG- Repository Services for epidemiology studies
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11219747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about safely storing and managing samples from patients to help researchers understand diseases better and improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | August 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,349,637 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400011-5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219747 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are participating in epidemiological studies and are willing to provide biological samples for analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in epidemiological studies or who do not provide biological samples may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research operates a cutting-edge facility dedicated to the storage and management of biological samples used in human epidemiology studies. It involves receiving and distributing samples, maintaining them at various temperatures, and ensuring their integrity through rigorous quality control processes. The project also supports field centers by providing necessary equipment and materials for sample collection and transportation. Patients' biospecimens are crucial for understanding disease patterns and improving public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality and reliability of biospecimens used in epidemiological studies, leading to better understanding and prevention of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have successfully established biospecimen repositories that have significantly contributed to epidemiological findings.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, Lynn
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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.