Providing human tissue samples for cancer and genomic research
Sample Core
This study is all about gathering and organizing tissue samples from people with cancer to help researchers learn more about the disease and improve treatments, making sure everything is done ethically and with your permission.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bar Harbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059959 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the collection and management of human tissue samples to support various cancer care and genomic medicine projects. The Sample Core will ensure that these samples are appropriately consented and coded, allowing for ethical use in research. It will serve as a central resource for investigators, providing access to lung, blood, bone marrow, and microbiome samples, along with demographic data. The project aims to enhance the understanding of diseases through systematic cataloging and tracking of specimens.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals who are willing to provide tissue samples for research purposes, particularly those with conditions related to cancer or other disorders requiring genomic analysis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing treatment for cancer or do not have conditions relevant to genomic research 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 genomic factors in diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research approaches have shown success in enhancing cancer care and genomic understanding, indicating a promising avenue for future advancements.
Where this research is happening
Bar Harbor, United States
- Jackson Laboratory — Bar Harbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palucka, Anna Karolina — Jackson Laboratory
- Study coordinator: Palucka, Anna Karolina
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.