Creating a resource for high-quality biospecimens and metabolomic analyses for endometrial cancer research
Core 2: Biospecimen, Metabolomics, and Pathology Core
This study is working to gather and share high-quality samples and information from women with endometrial cancer to help researchers better understand the disease and improve future treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912625 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a collaborative resource that provides high-quality, clinically annotated biospecimens and metabolomic analyses specifically for endometrial cancer. It will involve collecting and processing tissue and fluid samples from patients diagnosed with new or recurrent endometrial cancer across multiple institutions. The project will also integrate clinical data from existing databases to enhance research efforts and ensure that the biospecimens are well-characterized. By leveraging advanced metabolomic techniques, the research seeks to improve understanding of endometrial cancer and support various related studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals diagnosed with new or recurrent endometrial cancer who are willing to provide biospecimens.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of cancer or those not diagnosed with endometrial cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with endometrial cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing biospecimen resources and metabolomic analyses to advance cancer research, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagemann, Ian S. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Hagemann, Ian S.
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.