Improving Cancer Prevention and Patient Outcomes
Cancer Prevention and Control Program
This program works to understand what causes cancer, find it earlier, and improve care for patients to lessen the impact of cancer on people's lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11086181 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on several key areas to help people affected by cancer. We are working to identify factors that increase cancer risk and develop ways to prevent cancer from starting. We also explore new tools and methods to find cancers and their precursors at the earliest possible stages. Finally, we develop and test strategies to stop pre-cancers from developing or to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors, especially focusing on communities with health disparities and those living with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program broadly seeks to benefit individuals at risk for cancer, those needing early detection, and cancer survivors, particularly focusing on underserved communities and people living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the specific populations or research areas being addressed by the program's individual projects may not directly benefit from its immediate findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to fewer people getting cancer, earlier diagnoses, and better health and quality of life for those who have had cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Cancer prevention and control is an established field, and this program builds upon existing knowledge while pursuing novel approaches in risk factor discovery, early detection, and intervention strategies.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Alison P — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Klein, Alison P
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.