Continuation and Expansion of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (U24)

The National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank for Translational Research (NMVB) is a resource for biomedical researchers and the clinical science community focused on malignant mesothelioma. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to continue to advance biomedical research for malignant mesothelioma by expanding the collection of biospecimens, related data, and other information in the NMVB. The awardee will continue to manage and further enhance the development and utility of the NMVB for expanded use by the biomedical research community. • The NMVB is a virtual registry and tissue bank that provides biospecimens, demographic data, and clinical data to researchers. • The NMVB may assist in the identification and development of early markers of disease, biomarkers of stage and prognosis, as well as new or improved treatment modalities. • The awardee will be responsible for managing and enhancing the NMVB, including expanding the collection of biospecimens and related data. • The NMVB is a resource for investigators engaged in the research of mesothelioma, providing access to biospecimens, demographic data, and clinical data.