Developing new methods to prevent and detect colorectal cancer disparities
Official title: Core C: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-10935393 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new ways to help prevent, find, and treat colorectal cancer, especially for communities that often don’t get the best care, and it aims to use smart data analysis to improve health outcomes for everyone involved.
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 start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $224,479 |
| NIH project number | 1P50CA285275-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935393 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who are at risk for colorectal cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a risk of colorectal cancer or belong to populations already well-represented in colorectal cancer research may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on using advanced technologies to create innovative strategies for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, and treating colorectal cancer, particularly in underserved racial and ethnic populations. The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core will support these efforts by ensuring rigorous study designs, data collection, and analysis methods. By collaborating with various investigators, the core aims to enhance understanding of cancer disparities and improve patient outcomes through comprehensive data analysis and interpretation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and early detection strategies for colorectal cancer, ultimately reducing health disparities among different racial and ethnic groups.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in utilizing bioinformatics and biostatistics to address cancer disparities, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsu, Li — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Hsu, Li
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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.