Pediatric cancer biospecimen bank and research collaboration fund
Official title: COG U24 Funding 2026-2027
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-11513190 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports the Children’s Oncology Group to collect, bank, and share tumor and other biospecimens from children and adolescents with cancer for research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | April 22, 2015 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $8,404,849 |
| NIH project number | 3U24CA196173-11S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11513190 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer who might participate in ongoing or future research using biospecimens.
✕Less likely to help
If your child’s condition is not linked to a biospecimen research project or if samples are unavailable for a given study, there may be no direct benefit.
What this research studies
If you or your child has cancer, this program helps doctors and researchers access high-quality biospecimens to understand the biology of pediatric cancers. The Biobank stores tumor and non-diseased tissues, and researchers can request samples to study cancer pathways, biomarkers, and potential treatments. Access is coordinated to support clinical trials and translational studies across many institutions, aiming to improve outcomes for young patients. The project emphasizes careful review of requests and ethical sharing of remaining samples after primary research needs are met.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Advances in understanding pediatric cancers could lead to more effective, less toxic treatments for children and teens.
How similar studies have gone: Previous biospecimen banking programs have supported significant translational research and new treatment approaches in pediatric cancers.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez Milan, Nilsa Del Carmen — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Ramirez Milan, Nilsa Del Carmen
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.