Supporting Brain Cancer Discoveries with Patient Samples
Core 1: Biospecimen and Pathology Core (BiPC)
This core facility helps brain cancer researchers by carefully collecting, storing, and analyzing patient tumor samples to better understand the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11164750 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core facility is a vital resource for brain cancer research at UCLA, providing essential support for various projects focused on diagnosis and treatment. It carefully collects and stores high-quality brain tumor samples from patients, along with important clinical and molecular information. Researchers then use these samples to perform detailed analyses, including examining tissue structure, specific proteins, and the genetic makeup of the tumors. This foundational work helps scientists develop new ways to diagnose and treat brain cancer, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with brain cancer who are undergoing surgery and are willing to donate tissue samples for research may be ideal candidates to contribute to this effort.
Not a fit: Patients not able to donate tissue samples or who do not have brain cancer would not directly benefit from this specific core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core's support will accelerate the discovery of new diagnostic tools and treatments for brain cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Biorepositories and pathology cores are well-established and essential components for successful translational research in many disease areas.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rodriguez, Fausto — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Rodriguez, Fausto
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.