Data management and methods core to advance cancer control research
Official title: Research Measures Method and Data Management Core
Funded at Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-11419776 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center-led program will build a centralized data system and measurement toolkit to support cancer control research and community partnerships.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $383,044 |
| NIH project number | 5U19CA291431-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419776 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals affected by advanced cancer who may benefit from better community-based cancer control interventions and partnerships.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in community health center-based cancer control efforts may experience limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports creating a robust Data Ecosystem that integrates research, clinical, organizational, and community data to support multiple cancer control projects. It will centralize data collection, processing, and reporting so investigators and community partners can access standardized, de-identified information. The core enables sharing across projects and aligns with social determinants of health research and community engagement efforts. The approach emphasizes efficiency, data quality, and learning that can directly benefit participating communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities could see more informed cancer control strategies and coordinated care informed by robust, shared data.
How similar studies have gone: Previous centers with integrated data ecosystems have improved coordination and learning across research and community programs.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clark, Cheryl Renee — Harvard University D/b/a Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Clark, Cheryl Renee
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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.