Midwestern human tissue network supporting cancer advances
The Cooperative Human Tissue Network Midwestern Division (CHTN MWD)
Collects and shares leftover tissue and fluid samples from adults to help researchers develop better cancer tests and treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11312677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Hospitals in Ohio and Pennsylvania collect leftover tissue and body fluids from consenting adult patients or under approved waivers and store them in a secure biorepository. The network performs quality checks, supports custom collection methods, and tracks donor consent and sample data. Researchers can request well-documented biospecimens and the program handles approvals, shipping, and billing to supply samples for cancer and biomarker studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (21+) receiving care at participating hospitals who agree to donate leftover tissue or body fluids, or whose remnant samples qualify under approved waivers, are eligible to contribute samples.
Not a fit: Patients treated outside the participating hospitals or those who do not consent will not be able to donate and are unlikely to receive direct personal benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Making high-quality patient samples widely available could speed development of improved cancer diagnostics, biomarkers, and personalized treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Established biorepository networks have successfully supported many cancer discoveries and biomarker advances, though sample availability and quality can vary by site.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parwani, Anil V — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Parwani, Anil V
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.