Bank of tissue and samples for HIV-related cancers
AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR)
Collects and shares tissue, blood, and other samples from adults with HIV-associated cancers so researchers can work on better treatments and tests.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11417049 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program gathers and stores biological samples (like tumor tissue and blood) from people living with HIV who developed cancer. Samples from over 20,000 people are kept across regional repositories and made available to approved researchers around the world. Participating clinics and investigators apply to request specimens for specific research projects, and the resource also supports centralized collection efforts for international clinical networks. The program follows standard procedures to protect patient privacy and ensure high-quality samples for future studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults living with HIV who have had or currently have an HIV-associated cancer and are willing to donate tissue, blood, or linked clinical information are the ideal candidates for contributing samples.
Not a fit: People without HIV, children under typical adult-enrollment ages, or those unwilling/unable to donate specimens or share clinical data are unlikely to benefit directly from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could speed discovery of better diagnostics and treatments for cancers affecting people with HIV by giving researchers access to well-characterized patient samples.
How similar studies have performed: Biobanks and specimen repositories have a strong track record of enabling important discoveries in cancer and HIV, so this approach is well established and useful.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- George Washington University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bethony, Jeffrey Michael — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Bethony, Jeffrey Michael
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.