Nutrition and exercise plan to help overweight cancer survivors, using multi-omics to tailor care
Official title: Integration of multi-omics to predict and evaluate response during optimization of a nutrition intervention for cancer survivors with overweight and obesity
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11457147 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cancer survivorship program combines a tailored diet and exercise plan with multi-omics data to personalize care for adults with overweight or obesity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 4R00CA287061-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11457147 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 and older who are cancer survivors with overweight or obesity and are engaged in survivorship care or an exercise oncology program.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without overweight or obesity or those not in survivorship care may not benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a scalable nutrition and physical activity program called BfedBwell for cancer survivors who are overweight or obese. It will be implemented within an existing clinical exercise oncology program and enhanced by multi-omic data to capture how lifestyle changes affect biology. The study plans to examine how changes in diet and activity influence health outcomes and biological markers, with the goal of informing personalized survivorship care. The approach seeks to translate evidence-based behavior change into real-world clinical practice. The work is led by the University of Colorado Denver and focuses on adults in the survivorship phase.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive a personalized nutrition and exercise plan that improves health and reduces risks after cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Prior MHBC approaches have shown promise when integrated into care, but multi-omics personalization in survivorship is a newer, extending strategy.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, Emily B. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Hill, Emily B.
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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.