Technologies and Resources that Power Core Lab Work
Official title: Technologies and Resources for Core Laboratories
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11412627 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core facility grant that helps West Virginia researchers access advanced lab tools and training to speed up cancer-related discoveries for patients in West Virginia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $179,050 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104942-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412627 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians focusing on cancer in West Virginia who need core laboratory capacity and training to advance studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in or directly benefiting from cancer-focused projects may not experience immediate changes.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Technology Core that provides essential laboratory infrastructure for clinical and translational cancer research in West Virginia. It supports training and collaboration among WVU, Marshall University, NIOSH, and state health partners, enabling investigators to work on urgent health problems and future public health crises. The core aims to develop and optimize molecular technologies and other resources that scientists can use to translate ideas from the lab into real patient benefits. Researchers and trainees gain equipped access to specialized assays and core services to advance cancer-focused projects with impact on patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from faster translation of cancer research into new diagnostics, therapies, and better clinical workflows.
How similar studies have gone: Previous investments in the region have strengthened infrastructure and collaboration, showing that robust cores can accelerate translational work.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gibson, Laura F. — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Gibson, Laura F.
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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.