Providing high-quality biospecimens and pathology support for esophageal cancer research
Bioreagents & Resources Core
This study is all about gathering and sharing high-quality tissue and blood samples from patients with Barrett's Esophagus to help researchers learn more about how this condition can lead to cancer, with the goal of finding better treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932169 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a core resource that supplies high-quality annotated biospecimens and expert pathology consultation to support various projects related to Barrett's Esophagus and its progression to cancer. The core is led by experienced gastrointestinal pathologists who have a strong background in esophageal pathology and have collaborated on numerous research initiatives. By utilizing a large collection of tissue and blood samples from over 6,200 patients, the project aims to enhance the understanding of esophageal neoplasia and improve patient outcomes through better-targeted therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus or those at risk for esophageal cancer.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus or related esophageal conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with Barrett's Esophagus and related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar biospecimen resources to advance understanding and treatment of esophageal conditions.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willis, Joseph Edward — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Willis, Joseph Edward
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.