Supporting the Discovery of Early Disease Markers
Admin Core
This grant helps organize and manage a center that finds and confirms biological markers for the early detection of diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111407 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This grant provides essential organizational and management support for a Biomarker Characterization Center. Its main goal is to ensure smooth operations and strong teamwork among different groups within the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). By fostering communication and collaboration, this administrative core helps researchers work together effectively to discover and confirm new biological signs of disease. This support is crucial for making sure that promising new ways to detect diseases early can move forward efficiently.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients interested in contributing to or benefiting from research on early disease detection through biological markers may find this work relevant.
Not a fit: Patients seeking direct clinical care or immediate treatment options will not receive direct benefit from this administrative grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this administrative support will help speed up the discovery and validation of new biomarkers, potentially leading to earlier disease detection and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: This administrative core builds upon existing successful communication and coordination strategies within the Early Detection Research Network.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chan, Daniel Wanyui — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Chan, Daniel Wanyui
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.