Improving collaboration to address colorectal cancer disparities
Official title: Core A: Administrative Core
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-10935387 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to bring different organizations together to better understand why some racial and ethnic groups have higher rates of colorectal cancer and to find ways to improve care for everyone, so that patients can get the help they need based on their backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $306,181 |
| NIH project number | 1P50CA285275-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935387 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds who are affected by colorectal cancer.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have colorectal cancer or do not belong to the targeted racial and ethnic groups may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing collaborative efforts among various institutions to investigate disparities in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates among different racial and ethnic groups. The Administrative Core will coordinate activities across multiple research projects and support essential services like biostatistics and bioinformatics. By fostering partnerships and integrating community input, the project aims to create a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing these disparities. Patients may benefit from improved research outcomes and targeted interventions based on their specific demographic needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for reducing colorectal cancer disparities among diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through collaborative approaches, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peters, Ulrike — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Peters, Ulrike
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.