Understanding Immune Responses Through Patient Samples
Core B: Clinical Core
This core collects blood and tissue samples from patients to help scientists understand how the immune system works against infections and diseases like cancer and COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080913 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We gather important blood and tissue samples from patients with specific health conditions, including those with hepatitis C, various cancers, and COVID-19. These samples are crucial for researchers to learn more about how the human immune system responds to different diseases and treatments. By studying these samples, we aim to uncover new ways to fight infections, improve cancer therapies, and understand vaccine effectiveness. Your participation helps advance our knowledge of human immunity and could lead to better health outcomes for many.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with conditions such as hepatitis C, certain cancers, or those who have received SARS-CoV-2 or flu vaccines may be ideal candidates for sample donation.
Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in the specific cohorts or those without the conditions being studied may not directly benefit from participation in this core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a deeper understanding of human immunity, paving the way for new treatments and vaccines for various diseases.
How similar studies have performed: This core has a proven track record of successfully recruiting patients and providing samples that have supported significant research breakthroughs in human immunology over many years.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Arthur Y — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kim, Arthur Y
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.