Validation and analysis of chronic disease data and biological samples
Official title: Sister Study TASK ORDER 02: CHRONIC DISEASE VALIDATION & ANALYSES IN THE SISTER STUDY
Funded at Social and Scientific Systems, INC. · NIH-10281652 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at health information and samples from people with chronic diseases like cancer and heart conditions to better understand these illnesses and improve future research, so your participation can help make a difference!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Social and Scientific Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2020 |
| Award (this year) | $1,237,859 |
| NIH project number | 273201800005I-P00003-27300002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10281652 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic diseases, particularly those diagnosed with cancers or cardiovascular conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic diseases or those not involved in the Sister Study may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on validating and analyzing data and biological samples related to chronic diseases, including cancers and cardiovascular conditions. It involves handling human biological samples, acquiring medical records, and ensuring the quality and integrity of data collected from participants. The study aims to complement questionnaire data with detailed medical information and facilitate collaborative studies through rigorous data processing and statistical analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of chronic diseases and improve patient outcomes through better data-driven insights.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar validation and analysis approaches, indicating a strong potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
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Social and Scientific Systems, INC.
Silver Spring, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sandler, Dale — Social and Scientific Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Sandler, Dale
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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.