Improving tools to visualize single cell cancer data
Enhance UCSC Xena Browser to Visualize Single Cell Cancer Moonshot data
This study is working on improving a tool called the UCSC Xena Browser to help cancer researchers better see and understand the details of single cell data from tumors, making it easier for them to figure out how tumors behave and respond to treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Santa Cruz NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Cruz, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10294472 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the UCSC Xena Browser to better visualize and interpret single cell genomics data related to cancer. By utilizing advanced technologies and user-centered design, the project aims to create new visualizations that help researchers understand the complex interactions within tumors and their microenvironments. Collaborations with cancer research groups will ensure that the tools developed meet the specific needs of the cancer research community, particularly in understanding drug resistance and treatment responses. The goal is to make this data more accessible and useful for ongoing cancer research efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in cancer research, particularly those studying single cell genomics and tumor microenvironments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in cancer research or do not have a background in genomics may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of researchers to analyze and interpret cancer data, leading to better understanding and treatment of malignancies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar approaches to enhance data visualization in cancer genomics, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
Santa Cruz, United States
- University of California Santa Cruz — Santa Cruz, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Jingchun — University of California Santa Cruz
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Jingchun
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.