Cancer genomics specialist linking lab findings to patient care
Research Specialist in Cancer Genomics to Integrate Basic Research and Clinical Data
This project supports a cancer genomics expert who will combine laboratory and clinical data to turn genetic findings into information that can help patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11138439 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would have a specialist who links lab experiments, genetic analyses, and hospital records to better understand how tumors behave. They will build computer tools and statistical methods to combine large-scale genome data with clinical information. The team will carefully label and share genomic and clinical data so other researchers can use it. That work aims to speed discoveries from the lab into information doctors can use for treatment decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with cancer who can share tumor samples and clinical records with researchers would be the most direct contributors and potential beneficiaries.
Not a fit: Patients without available tumor genetic data or whose cancers are not included in the program may not see direct benefits from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could clarify links between tumor genetics and treatment responses, helping doctors make more informed therapy choices.
How similar studies have performed: Combining genomics with clinical data has already improved treatment choices in some cancers, but developing robust new computational tools remains an active research area.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coleman, Ilsa — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Coleman, Ilsa
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.