Cancer research coordination and patient sample support
Administrative Core
This program helps doctors and scientists work together to use patient tissue samples and clinical information to speed cancer discoveries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11198065 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As a patient, this core organizes and runs the administrative side of a cancer research program so projects stay coordinated and efficient. It sets up meetings, manages communications, and organizes internal and external reviews. The core connects lab teams with clinical investigators who contribute patient tissue samples and clinical insights from ongoing trials and tissue banks. It also provides biostatistics support to make sure experiments and analyses are designed so results can be meaningful for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with cancer who receive care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or affiliated institutions and who are willing to donate tissue or join related clinical studies are the most likely candidates to participate.
Not a fit: People without cancer, or patients who cannot access the participating hospitals, are unlikely to be involved or receive direct benefits from this core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help move lab findings into tests or treatments more quickly by validating them with real patient samples and clinical data.
How similar studies have performed: Administrative cores are a common component of cancer program grants and have supported successful translation of laboratory findings into clinical studies at other centers.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balk, Steven P. — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Balk, Steven P.
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.