Center that manages data and statistics for cancer screening tests
Statistics and Data Management Center (SDMC) for the NCI Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN)
This project runs the data systems and statistical planning for trials that test blood and other tests to find multiple cancers earlier in adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11252867 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The team designs and manages the statistics and data systems for large trials of multi-cancer detection tests so results are reliable and usable. They plan screening schedules, trial length, and sample sizes to account for rare cancer events and real-world issues like missed visits or people dropping out. The center builds secure systems to collect and monitor participant data across sites and performs the complex analyses that turn raw results into clear findings. Their work supports clear recommendations about whether these tests should be used more broadly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adults who are eligible for routine cancer screening and who can join a trial at a participating clinical site testing blood or other multi-cancer detection assays.
Not a fit: People with advanced symptomatic cancer, those not eligible for screening, or those unable to attend participating sites are unlikely to benefit from these screening trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could produce trustworthy evidence that helps bring reliable multi-cancer screening tests into practice and guide national screening recommendations.
How similar studies have performed: Early studies of multi-cancer detection tests have shown promise in finding cancers earlier, but large trials to show they reduce deaths and guide policy are still recent and ongoing.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kooperberg, Charles L — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Kooperberg, Charles L
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 below.