Improving temperature monitoring for human tissue storage
Official title: HTORR Cold Storage Temperature Monitoring Modernization
Funded at National Disease Research Interchange · NIH-10990300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving the way we keep track of temperatures for storing human tissue samples, which is really important for research, so that scientists can ensure the samples stay in great condition for their studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Disease Research Interchange NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $67,657 |
| NIH project number | 1R24OD037734-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990300 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals under 15 years of age who may require tissue samples for various biomedical studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are over 15 years of age or those not involved in research requiring human tissue samples may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on modernizing the cold storage temperature monitoring systems used by the Human Tissue and Organ Research Resource (HTORR). By upgrading the technology and infrastructure for temperature mapping and monitoring, the project aims to enhance the management of human tissue samples critical for biomedical research. This modernization will ensure better control and documentation of sample conditions, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of research materials and supporting rigorous scientific studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and high-quality human tissue samples for biomedical research, ultimately improving research outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of modernizing cold storage systems is relatively novel, similar initiatives in biorepository management have shown success in improving sample integrity and research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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National Disease Research Interchange
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bell, Thomas J — National Disease Research Interchange
- Study coordinator: Bell, Thomas J
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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.