Examining how where people live affects cancer risk in diverse communities
Official title: Incorporating residential histories into assessment of cancer risk in a predominantly low-income and racially diverse population
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10932927 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the places you've lived might affect your risk of getting cancer, especially for people in low-income and diverse communities, and we’d love for you to share your living history to help us understand this better!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $546,132 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA276266-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932927 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults from low-income and racially diverse backgrounds who have lived in the Southeastern United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the Southeastern United States or who do not have a comprehensive residential history may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between residential history and cancer risk, particularly in low-income and racially diverse populations. By collecting detailed information about where participants have lived throughout their lives, the study aims to uncover how neighborhood environments influence cancer outcomes. The research will utilize advanced algorithms to analyze this data, providing insights that could lead to better understanding and prevention of cancer in these communities. Participants will be asked to share their residential histories, which will be integrated with geospatial data to enhance the analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cancer risk assessments and targeted prevention strategies for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: While integrating residential histories into cancer research is a relatively novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in understanding health disparities in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aldrich, Melinda — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Aldrich, Melinda
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.