Integrating Biospecimen Science Approaches into Clinical Assay Development (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 336237Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/336237

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-049.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Integrating Biospecimen Science Approaches into Clinical Assay Development (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)," aimed at supporting extramural research to address challenges in clinical assay development due to preanalytical variability in biospecimens. The initiative focuses on improving the reliability and validity of biomarker assays related to small biopsies and liquid biopsies, with the goal of standardizing biospecimen handling practices to enhance clinical diagnostics in oncology. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions, and funding is available for cooperative research projects with a maximum budget of $250,000 per year for up to five years. Interested parties should submit their applications by September 13, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Integrating Biospecimen Science Approaches into Clinical Assay Development". This initiative supports extramural research aimed at addressing issues in clinical assay development caused by preanalytical variability in various biospecimens. The focus is on improving the reliability and validity of biomarker assays related to small biopsies and liquid biopsies, such as blood samples. The research aims to standardize biospecimen handling practices, which are essential for accurate biomarker assessment in clinical diagnostics. Funding is available for cooperative research projects that tackle specific preanalytical challenges and could significantly impact patient care in oncology by enhancing assay performance. Applications are invited from a wide range of eligible institutions, including higher education and non-profit organizations. The program encourages multidisciplinary collaboration and emphasizes the need for a robust approach to reduce variability and improve the effectiveness of biomarker assays. Applications must adhere to NIH policies and follow prescribed submission protocols, with a maximum budget of $250,000 per year for up to five years.
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