Tumor and tissue bank for head, neck, and lung cancer
Biospecimen and Data Core
Collects and links tumor, lymph node, and metastatic tissue from people with head, neck, and lung cancers so researchers can learn how cancer and immune cells interact and spread.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176390 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You may be asked to donate fresh tumor tissue, lymph node samples, or archived tissue from head and neck or lung cancer surgeries or biopsies. Samples will be processed for genetic and high-plex imaging tests such as single-cell RNA sequencing and CODEX, and parts will be made into tissue microarrays. Each specimen will be linked to clinical information in a secure, HIPAA-compliant database so researchers can match molecular data to patient details. Data and annotated specimens will be shared with approved researchers and integrated with mouse model data to help confirm findings across species.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with head and neck or lung cancer who can provide tumor, lymph node, or metastatic tissue (usually during surgery or biopsy) and are willing to have their samples and clinical data stored for research.
Not a fit: People without head and neck or lung cancer, those not having tissue available for donation, or those seeking direct therapeutic benefit should not expect personal medical benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help researchers pinpoint how tumor, stromal, and immune cell interactions drive metastasis and reveal targets to prevent or treat spread.
How similar studies have performed: Other biobanks and single-cell studies have produced important cancer insights, though combining fresh primary tumors, lymph nodes, and metastases across cancers with broad sharing is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shrager, Joseph B — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Shrager, Joseph B
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.