Award
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 5U24OH009077-19
Continuation and Expansion of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (U24) - 2021
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$1,100,000.00
Ceiling
$1,100,000.00
Awarded
August 07, 2025
Identifier
5U24OH009077-19
Research grant awarded to University of Pittsburgh for expanding the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank to support translational research, managed by NIOSH with a focus on increasing cohort size and data sharing.
Description
This is a research grant for expanding the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank. The project involves research funding for the expansion of a mesothelioma biospecimen bank, with a focus on translational research. The award is managed by NIOSH and involves multiple collaborating sites. The project aims to increase the cohort size, automate biospecimen annotation, and promote data sharing.