Support for bioinformatics activities at the NCI Center.
Official title: Informatics Support at FNLCR
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-11219761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making it easier for scientists to work together and share important health data, which could lead to better treatments and faster clinical trials that might help patients like you in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | August 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $26,936,471 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102400011-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in clinical trials or those with conditions being studied through enhanced bioinformatics tools.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not participating in clinical trials or those whose conditions are not addressed by the informatics improvements may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing bioinformatics capabilities to support clinical and translational research. It involves the development and maintenance of software tools and databases that facilitate the analysis and sharing of biomedical data. By improving informatics infrastructure, the project aims to streamline research processes and enhance collaboration among scientists. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and more efficient clinical trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and faster development of new therapies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in bioinformatics has shown significant success in improving clinical outcomes and accelerating translational research.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Briscoe, Lynn — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Briscoe, Lynn
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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.