Genetic testing and sample collection support for African American cancer survivors in Detroit
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This program collects health information, blood and tissue samples and offers genetic testing to learn how genes affect cancer risk and outcomes for African American cancer survivors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11287882 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be part of a Detroit-based program that identifies eligible participants from the ROCS cancer survivor registry and uses existing registry data alongside new surveys. The team collects and manages blood and other biospecimens for DNA sequencing and genotyping and performs quality control on genetic data. Your clinical and registry records are linked to cancer outcomes like recurrence and survival to understand how genetic differences relate to those outcomes. If research testing finds clinically actionable mutations, the program can provide access to clinical genetic testing services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are African American adults who are cancer survivors in the Detroit metropolitan area and are willing to provide biospecimens and allow linkage of their medical and registry records.
Not a fit: People without a history of cancer, those living outside the Detroit area, or anyone unwilling to provide samples or share medical records are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help explain genetic reasons for different cancer risks and outcomes in African American survivors and lead to more personalized prevention or follow-up care.
How similar studies have performed: Registry-linked genetics projects have produced useful insights before, but genetic studies focused on African American cancer survivors are less common and this program builds on that gap.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwartz, Ann G. — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Schwartz, Ann G.
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 below.