A system to improve access to cancer surveillance data.
Official title: VIRTUAL POOLED REGISTRY (VPR) PROJECT
Funded at North American Assn/central Cancer Reg · NIH-11126509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system that helps researchers easily access important cancer data, which could lead to better understanding and treatment options for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North American Assn/central Cancer Reg NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $356,509 |
| NIH project number | 75N91021D00018-P00005-759102100002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11126509 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with various types of cancer who may benefit from enhanced data-driven insights into their conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or those whose conditions do not involve cancer surveillance data may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Virtual Pooled Registry Project aims to create a centralized system that allows researchers to easily access high-quality cancer surveillance data. By utilizing an automated and standardized methodology for linking cancer data, this project seeks to streamline the process for researchers and cancer registries. This means that researchers can conduct minimal risk studies more efficiently, ultimately leading to better insights into cancer trends and outcomes. Patients may benefit from improved research outcomes that could inform better treatment options and cancer care strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality and speed of cancer-related studies, leading to improved patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing centralized cancer registries have shown success in improving data access and research outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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North American Assn/central Cancer Reg
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kphler, Betsy — North American Assn/central Cancer Reg
- Study coordinator: Kphler, Betsy
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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.