Prostate cancer tissue and patient-derived tumor model bank
PDX/Biospecimen Core
This program collects and shares prostate cancer tumor samples, blood, and patient-derived tumor models to support research that could lead to better treatments for people with prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11198069 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient's perspective, this core stores and carefully tracks prostate tumor tissues, blood, and other biospecimens along with clinical information. It maintains living patient-derived xenograft (PDX) tumor models and ensures pathology quality and standardized handling. The core manages distribution of specimens and models to approved researchers, provides specialized pathology and lab services, and follows strict privacy and IRB rules. Its administrative team prioritizes requests, maintains quality control programs, and supports collaborations nationally and internationally.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men with prostate cancer who are willing to donate tumor tissue, blood, or autopsy samples through Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or approved partner sites.
Not a fit: People without prostate cancer, or those unable or unwilling to donate biological samples, would not directly participate or gain immediate benefit from this core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this resource could speed up research and lead to more reliable tests and better treatments for prostate cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Established biobanks and PDX collections such as the LuCaP series have successfully supported prostate cancer research and preclinical drug testing.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Corey, Eva — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Corey, Eva
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.