Cancer data science platform to help researchers analyze cancer data
Official title: Developing a Cancer Galaxy Computational Workbench to Meet Emerging Cancer Data Analysis Needs
Funded at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst · NIH-11415734 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide cancer data platform is being built to make it easier for doctors and scientists to connect datasets, run analyses, and use cloud resources, so cancer research can move faster and benefit patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,226,345 |
| NIH project number | 5U24CA284167-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415734 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians who work with cancer data and could benefit from streamlined analysis tools and cloud computing.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in research or not affected by cancer data science advancements may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project creates Galaxy-C, a user-friendly computational workbench designed for cancer researchers, including those without advanced programming skills. It aims to simplify data integration, tool selection, and access to powerful computing resources. By making data analysis more accessible, the platform hopes to accelerate discoveries that could improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The work involves collaboration across labs, clinical trials, and national consortia to ensure the tools meet real research needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster development of personalized cancer insights and therapies thanks to easier and broader use of advanced data analyses.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cancer data science platforms have shown that better data tools can accelerate research and collaboration, with growing success in translating analyses to clinical insights.
Where this research is happening
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goecks, Jeremy — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Goecks, Jeremy
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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.