Collecting and sharing tumor tissue and pathology expertise
Translational Pathology Core
This program collects tumor tissue and medical information from people with brain, breast, and pancreas cancers and shares them with researchers to help develop better tests and treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180428 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you agree to participate, leftover tissue from surgery or biopsy and linked clinical information can be collected under approved consent and privacy protections. The samples are processed and reviewed by expert pathologists in the Department of Pathology to make sure the tissue and diagnosis are accurate. Stored specimens and data are then provided to approved cancer investigators (SPORE projects) to support studies on biomarkers, biology, and new therapies. The core works closely with the Rogel Cancer Center tissue services to protect patient confidentiality and make efficient use of limited samples.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people undergoing surgery or biopsy for brain, breast, or pancreas cancers at the University of Michigan or affiliated hospitals who consent to tissue and data donation.
Not a fit: People not having tissue removed at participating sites, those without the listed cancer types, or those who do not consent to tissue sharing would not directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By improving access to high-quality tumor samples and expert pathology review, this resource could speed discoveries that lead to better diagnostics and treatments for brain, breast, and pancreas cancers.
How similar studies have performed: Pathology cores and tissue biobanks like this are commonly used and have successfully supported many cancer discoveries and clinical trials.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giordano, Thomas James — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Giordano, Thomas James
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.