Providing high-quality tissue samples for cancer research
Cooperative Human Tissue Network Support through Duke's BioRepository & Precision Pathology Center
This study is all about gathering and sharing high-quality samples from patients, like blood and tissue, to help scientists learn more about cancer, and you can help by donating your samples to support this important research!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075903 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and distributing high-quality biospecimens, such as tissue, blood, and fluid samples, to support cancer research. The Duke BioRepository & Precision Pathology Center collaborates with the National Cancer Institute’s Cooperative Human Tissue Network to ensure that researchers have access to well-preserved and accurately processed samples. The project also emphasizes the importance of community education and best practices in biobanking. Patients may contribute to this effort by providing samples that can help advance cancer research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are patients undergoing procedures at Duke University Hospital or affiliated facilities who are willing to provide biospecimens for research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing any procedures or treatments at the participating hospitals may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer treatments and better understanding of cancer biology through the use of high-quality biospecimens.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized biobanks and high-quality biospecimens to advance cancer research, indicating that this approach is both effective and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccall, Shannon Jones — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Mccall, Shannon Jones
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.