Collecting and analyzing patient samples to improve treatments for blood cancers

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NIH-funded research Coriell Institute for Medical Research · NIH-10886778

This study is looking for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) to share blood and bone marrow samples during their treatment, so researchers can learn more about how to make treatments better and help patients feel better in the future.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCoriell Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Camden, United States)
Project IDNIH-10886778 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on the collection and analysis of patient-derived biospecimens, such as blood and bone marrow samples, to better understand and improve treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Patients will provide samples at various stages of their treatment, which will be processed and analyzed to assess the effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches. The research aims to identify biological markers and mechanisms that can inform future treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with relapsed or refractory AML or MDS who are undergoing treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with blood cancers or those who are not currently undergoing treatment may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for patients with blood cancers, potentially improving survival rates and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using patient-derived biospecimens to enhance understanding of cancer treatments, indicating that this approach is promising.

Where this research is happening

Camden, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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