Understanding breast cancer metastasis through tissue samples
Core 1: Stanford Breast Metastasis Center Biospecimen and Pathology Core
This study is looking at breast tumor samples to learn more about how breast cancer spreads and comes back, with the goal of finding better treatments for patients like you.
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-10905015 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and analyzing breast tumor tissues to better understand how breast cancer spreads and relapses. The Stanford Breast Metastasis Center will gather samples from various stages of the disease, ensuring detailed clinical information accompanies each specimen. Experienced pathologists and oncologists will oversee the processing and annotation of these samples, which will be used for advanced multi-omic studies and the development of breast organoids. This collaborative effort aims to enhance our understanding of breast cancer biology and improve future treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, particularly those experiencing or at risk of metastatic relapse.
Not a fit: Patients with non-breast cancer diagnoses or those not involved in the metastatic process may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using tissue samples to study cancer metastasis, indicating that this approach is both valid and promising.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bean, Gregory — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Bean, Gregory
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.