A resource for collecting and analyzing breast cancer tissue samples
Biospecimen Repository and Pathology Core
This study is gathering and analyzing breast cancer tumor samples from patients to better understand the disease, especially for those with specific genetic issues, so we can improve treatments and care for everyone affected by breast cancer.
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-10902110 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on creating a comprehensive biospecimen repository and pathology core to support research on breast cancer, particularly those with DNA repair defects and genetic instability. It aims to collect, store, and analyze tumor samples from breast cancer patients, providing essential data for ongoing translational research. The core will facilitate expert evaluations of these samples and assist in advanced techniques like immunohistochemical assays and tissue microdissection. By integrating various resources and expertise, this initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of breast cancer biology and improve treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer patients, particularly those with specific DNA repair defects or genetic instability.
Not a fit: Patients with breast cancer who do not have identifiable DNA repair defects or genetic instability may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for breast cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing biospecimen repositories for advancing cancer research, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Plitas, George — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Plitas, George
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.