Creating a platform to help cancer researchers analyze data more effectively
Official title: Developing a Cancer Galaxy Computational Workbench to Meet Emerging Cancer Data Analysis Needs
Funded at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst · NIH-10867092 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online tool called Galaxy for Cancer that will make it easier for cancer researchers to analyze large amounts of data, so they can better understand and treat cancer, ultimately improving outcomes for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $877,856 |
| NIH project number | 1U24CA284167-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10867092 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer researchers and clinical trial teams who require advanced data analysis tools and support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in cancer research or do not have a role in clinical trials may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop the Galaxy for Cancer (Galaxy-C) platform, which will assist cancer researchers in overcoming technical challenges related to data analysis. Many cancer researchers lack the computational skills necessary to effectively analyze large datasets, which can hinder progress in understanding and treating cancer. The Galaxy-C platform will provide tools and infrastructure to connect datasets, utilize computing resources, and perform high-quality analyses, making it easier for researchers to leverage existing cancer data. By streamlining these processes, the project seeks to enhance the overall impact of cancer research on patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of cancer researchers to analyze data, leading to better understanding and treatment of cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully developed computational platforms for data analysis in various fields, indicating a promising potential for this approach in cancer research.
Where this research is happening
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goecks, Jeremy — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Goecks, Jeremy
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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.