Investigating human tissue for cancer therapies and biomarkers
Pathology Core
This study is all about helping cancer research by carefully handling and analyzing human tissue samples, which helps scientists create better treatments and understand how patients respond to them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dana-Farber Cancer Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895316 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Pathology Core focuses on the management and analysis of human tissue samples to support cancer research projects. It ensures that all tissue used in studies is of the highest quality and complies with ethical standards. The core facilitates the collection, processing, and analysis of tissue samples, providing essential histopathological interpretations and aiding in the design of experiments. This work is crucial for developing new therapies and understanding how patients respond to treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing treatment for cancer who are willing to provide tissue samples for analysis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or those who do not require tissue sampling for their treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer therapies and better understanding of treatment responses in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research approaches have shown success in enhancing cancer treatment strategies and understanding patient responses to therapies.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Dana-Farber Cancer Inst — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kolin, David — Dana-Farber Cancer Inst
- Study coordinator: Kolin, David
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.