Collecting and studying cancer-related tissue samples from diverse populations
Official title: Core 3: Pathology & Biospecimens Core
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-10931610 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for people from different backgrounds in Hawaiʻi, especially Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans, to share their cancer samples so researchers can better understand how cancer affects different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $133,927 |
| NIH project number | 5P20CA275734-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931610 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans, who are diagnosed with cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted racial and ethnic minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving access to biospecimens from racial and ethnic minority populations, particularly in Hawaiʻi, to better understand cancer disparities. By collecting clinical biospecimens, including fresh frozen tumor tissue, the project aims to address the lack of representation in cancer research for groups such as Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans. The methodology involves creating a comprehensive biorepository at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, which will facilitate translational research on cancer development and outcomes. Patients' samples will be used to explore differences in cancer risk and progression among diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of cancer disparities affecting minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that increasing the diversity of biospecimens can lead to significant advancements in understanding cancer disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez, Brenda Yukari — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Hernandez, Brenda Yukari
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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.