Gastric cancer prevention and screening modeled to guide US care
Official title: Comparative Modeling of Gastric Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Surveillance in the US
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11496125 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide modeling project uses AI and advanced simulations to help decide who should be tested and treated for stomach cancer prevention and screening in the United States.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,238,857 |
| NIH project number | 1U01CA319219-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11496125 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who are at risk for gastric cancer or are involved in preventive care and screening decisions.
✕Less likely to help
The study is a modeling project and does not enroll participants; direct patient benefit will come through improved program recommendations.
What this research studies
This project uses three harmonized microsimulation models to project long-term outcomes of gastric cancer prevention and screening strategies in adults. By incorporating data on Helicobacter pylori infection, endoscopic surveillance, and cost-effectiveness, it aims to clarify which interventions provide the best balance of benefits, harms, and resources. The work is designed to inform real-world cancer control decisions and prioritize strategies that could reduce gastric cancer mortality in diverse US populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could guide policymakers and clinicians to implement the most effective and efficient prevention and screening approaches for gastric cancer in the US.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CISNET-style modeling has informed gastric cancer screening decisions in other settings, showing that well-designed models can influence policy and practice.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hur, Chin — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hur, Chin
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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.