Investigating how air pollution affects cancer risk in India
Biomarker phenotypes of air pollution and cancer risk in India
This study is looking at how air pollution might affect cancer risk in the throat and lungs of people in India, and it's inviting healthy nonsmokers to help find out more about this connection by providing samples and answering some questions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10913994 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the link between air pollution and cancer risk, particularly in the aerodigestive tract of individuals in India. By analyzing biological samples and using questionnaires, the study aims to identify specific biomarkers that indicate exposure to harmful air pollutants. The research involves collaboration between the University of Minnesota and a cancer epidemiology center in Mumbai, utilizing both established and novel methods to assess the impact of air pollution on cancer development. Healthy nonsmokers with varying levels of air pollution exposure will be recruited to participate in the study.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthy nonsmokers living in areas with varying levels of air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who are smokers or have pre-existing cancer conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification of individuals at risk for cancer due to air pollution, enabling targeted prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in linking air pollution to cancer risk, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stepanov, Irina — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Stepanov, Irina
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.