Mapping cancer patterns and finding neighborhood hotspots
Bayesian Modeling and Inference for High-Dimensional Disease Mapping and Boundary Detection"
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11260193
This project builds new computer tools to map where different cancers are more common across U.S. communities so public health teams can spot hotspots and possible environmental links.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11260193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Researchers are creating new statistical tools to draw detailed maps of cancer death rates across many places and time points, including multiple cancer types at once. The methods will combine geographic data, environmental and climate information, and techniques to detect sharp boundaries between high- and low-risk areas. These tools are designed to handle very large, misaligned datasets so maps are more accurate and informative. The work analyzes existing public health records and does not involve testing treatments on patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: There is no direct patient enrollment; the work uses existing cancer mortality and registry data, but people with or at risk for cancer in affected areas could benefit if their community's data are included.
Not a fit: Patients seeking new treatments or direct medical care should not expect immediate personal benefit from this methods-focused project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help public health officials pinpoint high-risk communities and environmental factors to guide prevention, screening, and resource planning.
How similar studies have performed: Bayesian disease-mapping methods have been useful in past public health studies, but applying them to multi-cancer, high-dimensional maps and boundary detection is a newer and developing area.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BANERJEE, SUDIPTO — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: BANERJEE, SUDIPTO
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.
Conditions: Atlas of Cancer Mortality in the United States