Ovarian cancer tissue and pathology resource
Pathology Core
This project collects and prepares ovarian tumor and normal tissue so researchers can develop and test better treatments for people with ovarian cancer and related benign ovarian conditions.
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-11159414 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you have ovarian cancer or a benign ovarian condition, doctors can collect tumor and normal tissue during surgery or biopsy for this resource. The core freezes and fixes samples, makes tissue arrays, and grows patient-derived xenografts (tumors in mice) and organoids (mini-tumors in the lab). Experienced pathologists review and annotate the samples to ensure high-quality material linked to clinical data. Researchers use these human-derived tissues and models to test new drugs and study why some cancers resist treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with ovarian cancer or benign ovarian conditions who are having surgery or a biopsy at MD Anderson or a participating site and agree to donate tissue.
Not a fit: People without ovarian disease, those not undergoing tissue collection, or those unwilling to donate tissue are unlikely to benefit directly from this core, and donating tissue may not provide immediate medical benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could speed the development of more effective and personalized treatments for people with ovarian cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Tissue banks, organoids, and patient-derived xenografts have already helped researchers discover and test cancer therapies, so this approach builds on well-established methods.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Jinsong — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Liu, Jinsong
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.