Central program for collecting and sharing donated human tissue samples
Core B: Tissue Procurement and Processing
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-11193878
This program collects, processes, and shares donated human tissue to support researchers working on cancer and pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11193878 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you donate tissue, the team will collect samples from organ donors and from neurosurgical and orthopedic surgeries and then process and preserve them using validated methods. Samples will be cataloged and linked to de-identified medical histories in OpenSpecimen so researchers can find appropriate material. The core coordinates storage and distribution with the Siteman Cancer Center to ensure high-quality handling and access. Investigators across the center can request these samples to study causes and treatments for cancer and pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people undergoing relevant neurosurgery or orthopedic procedures or families of organ donors who consent to donate tissue for research.
Not a fit: Patients who do not donate tissue or who expect direct clinical results from donation are unlikely to receive any direct personal medical benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By making well-preserved human samples available, this core could speed discovery of better diagnostics and treatments for cancer and pain conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Biobanks and tissue procurement cores are common and have successfully supported many research discoveries, so this is an established enabling resource.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COPITS, BRYAN — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: COPITS, BRYAN
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.
Conditions: Cancer Center