Indicators to track how biospecimens are affected by thawing
Aliquot-level visual indicators of biospecimen exposure to thawed conditions
This study is working on creating simple color-changing indicators that will help doctors and researchers know if blood or tissue samples have been kept at the right temperature, which is really important for accurate cancer testing and treatment, especially for breast cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10794211 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing visual indicators that can show whether biological samples, such as blood or tissue, have been exposed to thawed conditions, which can compromise their integrity. The project aims to create easy-to-use color change indicators for individual samples, helping researchers and clinicians ensure that biospecimens are handled properly. By improving tracking of sample conditions, the research seeks to reduce errors in cancer diagnostics and treatment, particularly for breast cancer. The methodology involves designing and testing these indicators to provide real-time feedback on sample quality.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients undergoing testing for breast cancer and other malignancies where biospecimen integrity is critical.
Not a fit: Patients whose conditions do not involve the use of biospecimens or those not undergoing diagnostic testing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the reliability of cancer diagnostics and improve treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using visual indicators for biospecimen tracking is innovative, similar methodologies have shown promise in other areas of biomedical research, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borges, Chad R — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Borges, Chad R
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.