This funding opportunity supports extramural research investigating preanalytical variability in tumor tissue biopsies, liquid biopsies, and other biospecimens affecting clinical assay development and biomarker quantification. Funded projects will explore how biospecimen collection, processing, and storage impact analytical validation, aiming to standardize biopsy handling and expedite biomarker assay development.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as government entities, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, small businesses, tribal governments, and certain non-U.S. entities. Specific eligibility details are provided in the funding announcement.
