Improving treatment for ovarian cancer through advanced pathology services
Official title: Core B: TCP: Translational Pathology Core
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10925291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving how we understand and treat ovarian cancer by collecting important samples from patients, like tumor and blood samples, to help researchers create better, personalized treatments just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $322,900 |
| NIH project number | 5P50CA272218-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with ovarian cancer who are receiving treatment at the Hillman Cancer Center.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other types of cancer or those not receiving care at the Hillman Cancer Center may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding and treatment of ovarian cancer by providing essential services such as procuring high-quality biospecimens and clinical data. The Translational Pathology Core at the Hillman Cancer Center will collect and process samples from patients, including tumor and blood specimens, to support innovative studies. These samples will be used to develop patient-derived tumor models and facilitate collaboration among researchers. By integrating various data types, the project aims to advance personalized treatment approaches for ovarian cancer patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using biorepositories and patient-derived models to advance cancer treatment, indicating that this approach is both promising and tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Modugno, Francesmary — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Modugno, Francesmary
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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.