Collecting and utilizing melanoma tissue and blood samples for research
Core B - Biospecimen/Pathology Core
This study is looking to improve melanoma treatment by collecting tissue and blood samples from patients like you, so researchers can better understand the disease and develop new ways to fight it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11196461 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing melanoma treatment by collecting and utilizing high-quality biospecimens, such as tissue and blood samples, from melanoma patients. It aims to link these samples with clinical and pathological data to support various research projects aimed at understanding and treating melanoma. The project will involve processing these samples to extract important biological materials and provide innovative pathology services to researchers. By coordinating with industry partners, the initiative seeks to gather nearly 10,000 biospecimens from patients involved in clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are melanoma patients, particularly those with resected or unresectable metastatic melanoma.
Not a fit: Patients with non-melanoma skin cancers or those not diagnosed with melanoma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for melanoma patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives utilizing biospecimen banks have shown success in advancing cancer treatment, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Osman, Iman — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Osman, Iman
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.