Improving cancer research for underserved communities using advanced data techniques
Official title: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (BBC)
Funded at Hunter College · NIH-11201113 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers from underserved communities in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City better understand and tackle cancer by providing them with expert support in data analysis and new technologies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $200,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U54CA221704-07S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11201113 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from African-, Asian-, and Latinx American communities who are affected by cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the targeted underserved communities or those not affected by cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing cancer health disparities research by providing expert support in biostatistics and bioinformatics. It aims to assist researchers in underserved African-, Asian-, and Latinx American communities in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City. The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (BBC) will offer guidance in experimental design, data analysis, and the use of advanced technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence to address cancer-related issues. By leveraging collaborations and innovative methods, the BBC seeks to improve the quality and impact of cancer research in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cancer treatments and interventions tailored to the needs of underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using biostatistics and bioinformatics to address health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Hunter College
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krampis, Konstantinos — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Krampis, Konstantinos
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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.