Collecting and analyzing tissue samples from ovarian cancer patients

Pathology Core

NIH-funded research University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10931377

This study is looking for patients with ovarian cancer or benign ovarian conditions to donate tissue samples, which will help researchers create models to test new treatments and learn more about how to overcome drug resistance, ultimately aiming to improve care for everyone affected by ovarian cancer.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Houston, United States)
Project IDNIH-10931377 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on gathering, processing, and analyzing tissue samples from patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer and benign ovarian conditions. The project aims to create a repository of both frozen and formalin-fixed tissues, which will be used to develop patient-derived models for testing new drugs and understanding drug resistance mechanisms. Experienced gynecological pathologists will ensure the quality of the samples, which will support various research projects aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment options for ovarian cancer. Patients may contribute their tissue samples to help advance this important research.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are patients diagnosed with ovarian cancer or benign ovarian diseases who are willing to provide tissue samples.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to ovarian cancer or those who are not undergoing treatment for ovarian diseases may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar approaches in cancer tissue analysis, indicating a strong potential for impactful findings.

Where this research is happening

Houston, 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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