Expanding the Central Repository for cancer research materials
FY23 TASK ORDER H - 126361 WEDGEWOOD SUITE M & N EXPANSION
This project is all about upgrading and expanding a facility that stores important materials for cancer research, so scientists can work more efficiently and help improve care for patients like you.
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 ID | NIH-10941321 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on expanding the operations of the NCI-F Central Repository by renovating adjacent office and warehouse spaces into new research facilities. The expansion aims to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the repository, which plays a crucial role in storing and distributing cancer research materials. By improving the infrastructure, the project will support ongoing and future cancer research initiatives, ultimately benefiting the scientific community and patient care. The renovation will involve significant construction efforts to transform the existing spaces into functional research environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients involved in cancer research or those who may benefit from improved cancer treatment methodologies would be ideal candidates for this research.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in cancer research or those with conditions unrelated to cancer may not receive direct benefits from this expansion.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this expansion could lead to improved access to critical cancer research materials, facilitating advancements in cancer treatment and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific expansion is a logistical improvement, similar infrastructure enhancements in research facilities have historically supported significant advancements in medical research.
Where this research is happening
Frederick, United States
- Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. — Frederick, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pendleton, Richard — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Pendleton, Richard
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.