Collecting and analyzing glioblastoma patient biopsies
Official title: MOSAIC: Biospecimen Core
Funded at Mayo Clinic Arizona · NIH-11186186 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at tissue samples from glioblastoma patients to see how their tumors change with treatment, so we can find better ways to help people with this type of brain cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scottsdale, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $11,020 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA274504-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11186186 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with glioblastoma who are undergoing treatment and can provide biopsy samples.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other types of brain tumors or those who are not undergoing treatment for glioblastoma may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on obtaining, processing, imaging, and analyzing biopsies from patients with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The goal is to understand how these tumors respond to treatment by examining the tissue states before and after therapy. The research involves advanced techniques such as RNA sequencing and histopathological analysis to gather detailed information about the cancer's characteristics. By studying these biopsies, researchers aim to build a framework that can improve treatment strategies for glioblastoma patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment approaches for glioblastoma, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using biopsy analysis to understand tumor biology and improve treatment outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swanson, Kristin R — Mayo Clinic Arizona
- Study coordinator: Swanson, Kristin R
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.