SWOG Biospecimen Bank Support for Cancer Trials
Official title: SWOG U24 Funding for 2026-2027
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-11513161 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national cancer research group is expanding its tumor/biospecimen bank to support adult cancer trials and improve access to high-quality samples for researchers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | April 23, 2015 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,334,078 |
| NIH project number | 3U24CA196175-11S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11513161 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with various cancers who are enrolled in SWOG clinical trials and have biospecimens collected as part of the trial.
✕Less likely to help
This grant focuses on the biobank and data infrastructure; individual patients may not directly receive a new therapy or intervention.
What this research studies
This grant funds the SWOG Biospecimen Bank, which collects, processes, stores, and distributes biological samples from adults with various cancers enrolled in SWOG clinical trials. The bank links specimens to patient data such as demographics, surgical and pathology reports, and treatment outcomes to support translational cancer research. Access to residual banked specimens is coordinated through a biobank concierge system and Navigator platform, with feasibility reviews to ensure appropriate use. The work aims to enhance the availability of well-annotated biospecimens for current and future studies across multiple cancer types. Patients may benefit indirectly through faster advancement of personalized therapies informed by real-world samples and data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better access to high-quality biospecimens could accelerate discoveries that improve future cancer treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Biospecimen banks linked to clinical trials have supported numerous successful translational studies in oncology.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez Milan, Nilsa Del Carmen — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Ramirez Milan, Nilsa Del Carmen
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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.