Developing tools to analyze cancer tumor changes over time
Comprehensive and Robust Tools for Analysis of Tumor Heterogeneity and Evolution
This study is working on new software to help doctors and researchers better understand how cancer tumors change over time and respond to treatments, which could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925227 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating advanced software tools to help analyze the complex changes in cancer tumors. By utilizing new DNA and RNA sequencing technologies, the project aims to measure tumor heterogeneity and understand how tumors evolve over time and in response to treatments. The software toolkit will be designed to handle various types of tumor samples and sequencing methods, making it a versatile resource for clinicians and researchers. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic and treatment strategies based on a better understanding of their tumors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include cancer patients whose tumors exhibit significant heterogeneity and who are undergoing treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancerous conditions or those whose tumors do not exhibit heterogeneity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective cancer treatments for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced algorithms for analyzing tumor evolution, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Princeton, UNITED STATES
- Princeton University — Princeton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raphael, Benjamin — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Raphael, Benjamin
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.