Collecting Tissue Samples for Cancer Research
Tissue Procurement
This project collects and stores human tissue and blood samples from cancer patients to help scientists learn more about cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099927 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on gathering and storing human tissue and blood samples from patients, primarily those with cancer. These valuable samples, including tumor and normal tissues from surgeries or autopsies, are then provided to researchers at the Stanford Cancer Institute. The team also processes blood samples, maintains a detailed database linked to patient health information, and ensures all patient consents and regulations are followed. This organized approach helps speed up important cancer discoveries by giving scientists the materials they need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients undergoing surgery for cancer or those who wish to donate samples for research are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who are not able to donate tissue or blood samples for research would not directly benefit from this specific resource.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This resource helps accelerate cancer research by providing scientists with essential human samples, which could lead to new ways to understand and treat cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Centralized tissue banks are a well-established and successful model for supporting a wide range of biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Howitt, Brooke E — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Howitt, Brooke E
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.