Creating a biorepository for cancer prevention samples.
Official title: DCP - Cancer Prevention Phase 0/I/II Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Program (Consortia) BioRepository
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11219788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a collection of biological samples from patients to help researchers find better ways to prevent cancer, and you might have the chance to contribute your samples to support this important work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | August 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $25,663 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400011-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219788 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who are at risk for cancer and willing to provide biological samples for research purposes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for cancer or those who do not wish to participate in providing biological samples may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a biorepository that collects and stores biological specimens from clinical sites contracted by the Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP). By gathering these samples, the project will facilitate future cancer prevention clinical trials and research. Patients may have the opportunity to contribute their biological samples, which can be used to advance understanding and strategies in cancer prevention. The biorepository will serve as a valuable resource for researchers looking to develop new preventive measures against cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance cancer prevention strategies and lead to improved outcomes for individuals at risk of developing cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully established biorepositories, demonstrating their value in advancing cancer prevention and treatment research.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, Lynn
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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.