Liver Cancer Early Detection Program: Data & Coordination Center for Biomarker Research
Official title: Consortium on Translational Research in Early Detection of Liver Cancer:Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC)
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-11406291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national group coordinates data, biobanks, and biomarker research to improve early detection of liver cancer in people with cirrhosis.
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 17, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $820,192 |
| NIH project number | 5U24CA230144-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with cirrhosis or at high risk for liver cancer who may participate in future biomarker studies or data sharing efforts.
✕Less likely to help
People not at risk for liver cancer or not involved in biomarker studies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a centralized hub that connects researchers, manages data and biorepositories, and provides statistical support to advance early detection of liver cancer. It focuses on standardizing study protocols, enabling collaboration, and validating promising biomarkers for better surveillance in high-risk patients. The center will maintain secure databases, coordinate across institutions, and facilitate multi-site studies to move promising findings toward clinical use. Patients with liver cirrhosis could ultimately benefit from more accurate, timely screening informed by this coordinated effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could lead to earlier detection of liver cancer and improved risk stratification for people with cirrhosis, potentially improving survival.
How similar studies have gone: Similar multi-center biomarker efforts have shown promise in cancer early detection, though this project emphasizes data coordination and validation across a liver cancer consortium.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feng, Ziding — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Feng, Ziding
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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.