Optimizing the collection of blood samples and clinical data for research
Official title: Human Subjects Core
Funded at New York Blood Center · NIH-10880423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving how we collect and manage blood samples and health information to help researchers better understand blood-related conditions and improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York Blood Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 20, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $451,449 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HL149626-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880423 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease or other benign hematological conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to blood disorders or those not requiring biological specimen collection may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the collection and management of high-quality biological specimens and clinical data to support various hematology studies. The Human Subjects Core at the New York Blood Center will streamline processes for collecting, transporting, and storing these samples, ensuring they are accurately tracked and analyzed. Additionally, the Core will provide clinical insights to laboratory researchers, helping them interpret data and improve the relevance of their findings to patient care. By establishing a centralized database, the project aims to correlate clinical variables with laboratory analyses effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of blood-related conditions, particularly sickle cell disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in optimizing biological specimen collection and data management, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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New York Blood Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shi, Patricia Ann — New York Blood Center
- Study coordinator: Shi, Patricia Ann
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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.