Collecting and providing human tissue samples for research
Biospecimen procurement and tissue microarray manufacture for the CHTN
This study is all about collecting and sharing high-quality samples like tissue and blood to help with medical research, and it's looking for local volunteers from different backgrounds to join in and contribute to important health discoveries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061105 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the procurement and distribution of high-quality human tissue and biofluid specimens to support various medical studies. At the University of Virginia, a dedicated team recruits participants from local clinics, ensuring that consent includes options for genetic sequencing and data sharing. The collected samples, which include tissue, blood, and bone marrow, are carefully processed and stored to maintain their viability for research purposes. The project also aims to enhance diversity by collaborating with additional sites that serve different racial and ethnic populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include adults over 21 years old who are willing to donate tissue, blood, or bone marrow samples.
Not a fit: Patients who are not eligible to donate tissue or who do not meet the age requirement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the availability of diverse and high-quality tissue samples for cancer research and other medical studies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar tissue procurement methods to enhance medical studies, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Charlottesville, United States
- University of Virginia — Charlottesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moskaluk, Christopher a. — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Moskaluk, Christopher a.
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.