Support for a database that standardizes cancer tissue analysis.
Official title: CANCER PATHCHART DATABASE DEVELOPER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR UNIFIED TUMOR SITE- HISTOLOGY STANDARDS.
Funded at College of American Pathologists · NIH-11211459 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system to help doctors better understand and categorize cancer tissues, which could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | College of American Pathologists NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Northfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 9, 2024 |
| Project end | September 8, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $70,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N91024P00686-0-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11211459 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with various types of cancer who may benefit from standardized histological analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-malignant conditions or those not undergoing histological analysis may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing support services for the Cancer Pathchart Database, which aims to create unified standards for tumor site and histology. By standardizing how cancer tissues are analyzed and categorized, the project seeks to improve the accuracy and consistency of cancer diagnoses. Patients can benefit from this initiative as it may lead to better-informed treatment decisions based on more reliable data. The methodology involves collaboration with pathologists and data developers to enhance the database's functionality and usability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate cancer diagnoses and improved treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts in standardizing cancer data have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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College of American Pathologists
Northfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moldwin, Richard — College of American Pathologists
- Study coordinator: Moldwin, Richard
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.