Collecting data on early onset cancers in diverse populations
Official title: EARLY ONSET MALIGNANCIES INITIATIVE CLINICAL DATA CENTER
Funded at Information Management Services, INC. · NIH-11126508 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to learn more about certain cancers that start early, like breast and colon cancer, especially in people from underrepresented groups, and it invites patients to help by sharing samples and health information to improve our understanding of these diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Information Management Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Calverton, United States) |
| Project start | July 24, 2023 |
| Project end | July 23, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $127,749 |
| NIH project number | 75N91021D00017-P00001-759102300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11126508 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, American Indian, or Alaska Native backgrounds who have been diagnosed with early onset malignancies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with late-onset cancers or those not belonging to the targeted underrepresented populations may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on gathering and validating clinical data related to early onset malignancies, specifically targeting cancers such as breast, colon, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, and prostate. It aims to enhance the understanding of these cancers in underrepresented populations, including non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaska Native individuals. By procuring biospecimens and clinical data, the project seeks to fill existing gaps in genomic data that are crucial for studying cancer onset differences. Patients may have the opportunity to contribute to this important research by providing biospecimens and clinical information.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for early onset cancers in diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in utilizing similar approaches to enhance understanding of cancer disparities, making this initiative a promising continuation of that work.
Where this research is happening
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Information Management Services, INC.
Calverton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stine, Megan — Information Management Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Stine, Megan
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.