Creating a tissue archive for cancer research and drug development
Tissue Modeling and Drug Discovery Core
This study is gathering tissue samples from Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx patients to help researchers understand cancer better and create more effective treatments that are tailored to different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931522 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a comprehensive archive of both fixed and living tissue samples from diverse patient populations, particularly Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx individuals. By collecting and annotating these samples, the project aims to support cancer research and drug discovery efforts. The initiative includes the creation of patient-derived xenografts, which are models that help researchers study cancer behavior and treatment responses. Patients may benefit from the development of more effective and personalized cancer therapies based on these diverse tissue samples.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds who have been diagnosed with various types of cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted racial and ethnic groups or those without a cancer diagnosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatments that are more effective for diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing diverse tissue samples for cancer research, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flores-Rozas, Hernan Alcides — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Flores-Rozas, Hernan Alcides
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.