Creating a tool to analyze cancer data for communities
Official title: A Multilevel Data Analytic Solution to Advance Population Cancer Research
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10865434 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a new tool to help researchers and community workers understand cancer differences in different areas by combining cancer data with local information, making it easier for them to find and use important information to improve health in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $417,236 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CA284198-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10865434 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in communities with varying cancer burden and disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in areas with significant cancer disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an innovative informatics tool called the Population Cancer Assessment and Surveillance Engine (Pop-CASE). It will integrate detailed cancer registry data with community-level information to help researchers and outreach professionals better understand cancer disparities. The tool will feature a user-friendly interface that allows for quick data searches and will be designed to be adaptable for different locations. By improving access to comprehensive cancer data, this project seeks to enhance cancer research and inform community health initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding of cancer disparities and lead to more effective community health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has successfully utilized similar data integration approaches to address health disparities, indicating a promising avenue for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rose, Johnie — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Rose, Johnie
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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.