Centralized facility for collecting and analyzing cancer tissue samples
Biospecimen and Pathology Core
This study is setting up a special center to collect and study tissue and blood samples from people with melanoma and healthy individuals, so researchers can work together better and learn more about cancer and how to treat it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wistar Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913371 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a centralized facility that collects, processes, and analyzes both malignant and normal tissue samples to support cancer research, particularly for melanoma. The facility will gather high-quality biospecimens, including blood and tissue samples, and maintain a comprehensive database that includes clinical and pathological data. By providing these resources, the research aims to enhance collaboration among various projects and improve the understanding of cancer biology and treatment outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with melanoma or other skin cancers who are willing to provide tissue samples for analysis.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those who do not have access to the required tissue samples may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatments and better patient outcomes through enhanced understanding of tumor biology.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar biospecimen collection and analysis approaches to advance cancer research.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Wistar Institute — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Xiaowei — Wistar Institute
- Study coordinator: Xu, Xiaowei
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.