Understanding the molecular changes in various cancers through advanced analysis of tumor samples
Official title: Center for Advanced Multi-Omic Characterization of Cancer
Funded at Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories · NIH-11113839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at tumor samples from cancer patients to better understand how cancer works at a molecular level, which could help improve how we diagnose and treat the disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Richland, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,240,013 |
| NIH project number | 5U24CA271012-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11113839 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian, colon, endometrial cancers, or glioblastoma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cancers not included in the study or those who do not have tumor samples available may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on characterizing human tumor samples to gain insights into the molecular changes associated with different types of cancer. By integrating multi-omic measurements, including proteomics and metabolomics, the study aims to enhance our understanding of cancer biology and its clinical outcomes. Patients' tumor samples will be analyzed using advanced analytical techniques to explore key biochemical processes and interactions that contribute to cancer progression. The findings could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer diagnostics and personalized treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in the field of proteogenomics has shown promising results in enhancing our understanding of cancer biology, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Richland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Tao — Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
- Study coordinator: Liu, Tao
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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.