HIV-associated cancer tissue bank
HIV Clinical Tumor Biorepository
This program collects tumor tissue and linked health information from people with HIV to support research into virus-related cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11191618 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient point of view, this program gathers tumor samples and medical information from people with HIV treated at the center and stores them in a secure biobank. Staff process, de-identify, and link samples with clinical data, then provide access to junior investigators at low or no cost to enable lab and translational studies. The biobank focuses on patients seen through the HIV/AIDS Malignancy Program, many of whom are underserved and predominantly African American. By contributing leftover tissue or consenting to sample use, patients help researchers work toward better understanding and treatments for virus-associated cancers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people living with HIV who have a diagnosis of a virus-associated cancer and receive care at the LSU Health Sciences Center–New Orleans or its affiliated HIV/AIDS Malignancy clinics.
Not a fit: People without HIV, those without cancer, or patients whose tissue cannot be collected or shared due to consent or clinical reasons are unlikely to directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this biobank could speed research that leads to better treatments and outcomes for people with HIV who develop virus-related cancers.
How similar studies have performed: Other tumor biobanks and linked clinical datasets have supported important cancer discoveries, though focused collections for HIV-associated cancers are less common and provide unique opportunities.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Lsu Health Sciences Center — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Subbiah, Suki — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Subbiah, Suki
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.