Improving cancer research by enhancing data retrieval from electronic health records
Official title: Extending the Capabilities and Reach of EMERSE in Support of Cancer Research
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10928165 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving a tool that helps cancer researchers gather important information from medical records to better understand cancer and its treatments, making it easier for them to collaborate and ultimately help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $767,904 |
| NIH project number | 5U24CA269315-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928165 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients with various types of cancer whose health data can provide insights into disease progression and treatment responses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have electronic health records or whose data is not captured in a meaningful way may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the EMERSE tool, which helps cancer researchers access and utilize unstructured data from electronic health records (EHRs). By extracting vital information such as cancer staging, treatment responses, and social determinants of health from free text notes, the project aims to improve the quality and efficiency of cancer research. The tool has been successfully implemented at multiple cancer centers and is designed to facilitate collaboration across institutions. Patients' health data will be leveraged to better understand cancer progression and treatment outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments and improved patient outcomes by enabling researchers to access critical health information more efficiently.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in utilizing similar data retrieval tools for enhancing cancer research, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hanauer, David Alan — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Hanauer, David Alan
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.