Improving breast cancer screening through advanced risk models
Core A: Administration, Communication and Project Management
This study is looking at ways to make breast cancer screening better by creating personalized risk models based on different types of breast cancer, so that women can get the most effective screenings for their specific needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10935788 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing breast cancer screening by developing and implementing subtype-specific risk models. It aims to evaluate how these models can improve screening outcomes by analyzing data from large population cohorts, including imaging and genomic information. The project will also assess the long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness of these tailored screening recommendations. By ensuring effective communication and project management, the research seeks to integrate various scientific efforts and collaborations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at varying risk levels for breast cancer, particularly those with specific genetic or biological markers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a risk of breast cancer or those who are not eligible for screening may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and personalized breast cancer screening, potentially improving early detection rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using tailored risk models for breast cancer screening, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fiscalini, Allison Stover — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Fiscalini, Allison Stover
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.