Linking cancer and aging to help older survivors
Investigations CONNECTing Cancer and Aging (I-CONNECT)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY · NIH-11172553
This project looks at how cancer and its treatments affect aging in people 65 and older to find ways to keep survivors healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11172553 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From your point of view, researchers are combining lab work, clinic data, and large population studies to understand how cancer and its treatments may speed up aging. They will use blood and tissue samples, genetic and other “omics” tests, and advanced data methods like machine learning and simulations to find biological pathways that drive aging after cancer. The team will study older cancer survivors and collaborate across basic, clinical, and population science to turn those findings into interventions to protect function and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 65 or older who are cancer survivors or currently receiving cancer treatment and who can provide health information or biological samples.
Not a fit: People under 65, those without a history of cancer, or individuals unwilling to share medical records or provide samples are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to new ways to prevent or treat accelerated aging in older cancer survivors, improving quality of life and physical function.
How similar studies have performed: Some prior work has linked cancer and biological aging, but this integrated approach using omics, machine learning, and population data to design interventions is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
- GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY — WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MANDELBLATT, JEANNE — GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MANDELBLATT, JEANNE
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.