MD Anderson brain tumor pathology and tissue bank
Pathology and Biorepository Core (Core B)
This project collects and analyzes tumor and other samples to help doctors find better treatments for people with brain tumors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193461 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The team collects tumor tissue, blood, and other biomaterials from people treated for brain tumors, then processes and stores them securely in a biorepository. Pathologists perform detailed tissue analyses, including staining and molecular testing, and link samples to clinical trial data and patient outcomes. The core also prepares materials for lab and mouse studies and develops shared reagents for researchers across the SPORE network. By organizing and sharing high-quality samples and pathology expertise, the core helps researchers move laboratory findings toward new treatment options more quickly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with brain tumors who are treated at MD Anderson or enrolled in its affiliated brain tumor clinical trials and who can donate tissue or blood are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without brain tumors, those unable or unwilling to provide samples, or patients treated outside participating sites are unlikely to receive direct benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could speed development of more personalized and effective treatments for brain tumor patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other institutional tissue banks and pathology cores have a strong track record of enabling discoveries and successful clinical trials, so this is a well-established approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huse, Jason — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Huse, Jason
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.