Cancer Epigenomics Data Hub
Integrative Cancer Epigenomic Data Analysis Center (ICE-DAC)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-11164483
Building and sharing tools that help researchers find cancer-related epigenetic changes to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GRAND RAPIDS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11164483 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project gathers and analyzes large amounts of cancer epigenetic data, like DNA methylation and ATAC-seq, to find patterns linked to tumor behavior. The team develops and shares bioinformatics tools and pipelines so researchers everywhere can use the data consistently. They integrate datasets from many tumor types and collaborate with national cancer data efforts to improve reproducibility. The center's work supports discovery of markers that could guide detection, classification, and therapy choices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with cancer who are willing to allow use of their tumor samples or genomics/epigenomics data for research could contribute to and benefit from this effort.
Not a fit: People without cancer or whose tumors lack the studied epigenetic changes are unlikely to see direct benefits from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better tests to detect cancers earlier and help doctors choose more effective treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous cancer epigenetics efforts have already discovered useful markers and tools, and this center builds on those proven approaches to scale and standardize analysis.
Where this research is happening
GRAND RAPIDS, UNITED STATES
- VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE — GRAND RAPIDS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LAIRD, PETER W — VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: LAIRD, PETER W
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.