Improving cancer data for children and young adults
Official title: SEER RESEARCH SUPPORT REGISTRIES PROGRAM AND LINKAGES AND DATA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Funded at Tennessee State Department of Health · NIH-11219234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make cancer data for kids and young adults even better, so families can get clearer insights into childhood cancer trends and help researchers understand these conditions more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tennessee State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $53,988 |
| NIH project number | 75N91021D00010-0-759102400002-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11219234 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and young adults diagnosed with cancer or their families who are interested in understanding cancer trends.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cancers not covered by the National Childhood Cancer Registry may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the value of cancer data collected through the SEER program, particularly focusing on childhood cancers. By improving the National Childhood Cancer Registry, the research will provide better insights into cancer trends affecting children and young adults. This will involve linking various data sources and managing the information effectively to support a wide range of research activities. Patients and families may benefit from improved understanding and tracking of childhood cancer trends.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better cancer surveillance and improved outcomes for children and young adults with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing similar data linkage approaches has shown promise in enhancing cancer surveillance and understanding trends.
Where this research is happening
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Tennessee State Department of Health
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whiteside, Martin — Tennessee State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Whiteside, Martin
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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.